• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  pollen transfer on each visit, both from the anther to the stigma in self-pollinating species, and from flower to flower in plants requiring cross-pollination [...] species at buzz pollination due to their unique combination of large size and efficacy at releasing pollen from these hard-to-get places. Once the vibrations [...] slits, from which pollen can be released in massive quantities. Extracting pollen from this type of specialized flower is achieved most efficiently by the

• Adalia bipunctata

  Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life cycle, helping to control aphid populations and [...] They can vary in color from pale yellow to light brown depending on environmental conditions. Pupae are often found attached to plant surfaces or hidden [...] trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia ). Open the bag and attach it to the tree

• Pherodis

  Use Pherodis species-specific pheromones or lures to attract male moths, beetles , mealybugs and flies to traps. Pests Different species of moths , beetles [...] sex pheromone or lure, and need to be used in combination with an insect trap, the type of trap depends on the species to be monitored. The species-specific [...] Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. For some pests, Pherodis dispensers contain lures which

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population [...] more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important [...] greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control

• Fusarium wilt

  or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. How to prevent Fusarium wilt Remove or destroy crop residues Choose resistant [...] plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many [...] Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  instars/adults will try to defend themselves by violently jerking their abdomens or by flying away. If you are only using predatory mites to combat a thrips [...] of stems, hiding them from natural enemies. From here they will hatch into their larva form and move onto the plants surface to begin feeding. At this [...] best to use in your growing situation. However, it is difficult for any predatory mite to control anything larger than the first larval stage, due to size

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  direct bud contamination by the aphids, aphid exoskeletons, sooty mold (encouraged by honeydew excrement) and viruses/viroids vectored by these sap-feeding insects [...] strategies are the best way to prevent the Cannabis Aphid from entering your facility. If strictly practiced, you will be able to avoid the introduction of [...] neighboring facilities, the Cannabis Aphid can spread by its winged form, through windows, doors or by people. As a result, aphid prevention strategies are

• Trianum-P

  Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the final spray, [...] filters are clean (spores can attach themselves to organic material in filters) To increase spore attachment to the roots, avoid run-off and excess drainage [...] (ISR). Trianum-P has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to take up. Pack size 500 gram and

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  LD to combat the larvae. ‘At this company, Swirski-Mite LD produces fantastic results,’ Wim tell us. ‘The predatory mites continue to emerge from the [...] anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In [...] In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  stated above), you do not have to worry about soil temperature. Nematodes are sensitive to Ultraviolet Light (UV). It is best to avoid spraying in direct sunlight [...] printed on the package. When preparing to apply the product, take the packets out of the box and allow them to acclimate to room temperature for 30 minutes. [...] effective ways to identify and control these annoying invaders. Identifying the Culprits White grubs start small, but they can grow to be 2-4 centimeters