Lesser Mealworm

in large numbers around feed and water stations and breed prolifically, with the following consequences: The birds eat them and can develop lesions in [...] e and food availability. They are slender, segmented, worm-­like insects with three tiny pairs of legs near the head. Final instar larvae disperse to pupate [...] emerges in five to ten days. Lesser mealworm adults are shiny, ­black beetles with a slightly-flattened oval shape. They are about 6 mm (0.25 inches) long and

Yellow rose aphid

cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black sooty moulds grow on this honeydew [...] generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The

Pepper weevil

Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They [...] they detect a threat. Damage symptoms The most significant damage occurs with the loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground or contain holes where [...] appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched adults have a light brown colour, with an oval body measuring 2 to 3.5 mm in length, and over time they turn grey

Biological Pest Control

using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems and protect crops without resorting [...] environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. [...] products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management. Learn more

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take [...] analyse data in real time. These tools streamline the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to [...] Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec Scout you can use your preferred scout method. Record scout observations

Beetles

the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles usually possess [...] productive crops. Biological control of beetles combines preventive monitoring with targeted interventions using natural solutions: Beneficial nematodes Insect [...] in the soil, while traps help monitor and reduce adult beetle populations. With Koppert’s biological solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve

Spidex Vital

their prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. Pack size 2,000; 10,000; 25,000 predatory mites . Presentation 100 ml bottle with dosage-plug; [...] into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez [...] is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Neoseiulus californicus and Feltiella acarisuga . Storage time after receipt

Fusarium wilt

General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life [...] cultivars Use clean propagation materials (seed can be treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery

Pollination

isolated growing units when dealing with limited pollen production. What makes them stand out is their seamless compatibility with bumblebees, creating a dynamic [...] bountiful harvest. Read more Fly pollination Fly pollination, particularly with the help of Lucilia sericata flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers

Tobacco whitefly

deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for [...] begins to feed on plant sap very soon after emerging. The insect is covered with a white waxy substance. The adult of the tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci [...] contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause