• Aphipar-M

  January 1, 1970

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts [...] Wood chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction

• Tomato leaf miner

  January 1, 1970

  roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate [...] head. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat into the leaf at once, tunnelling down into the mesophyll tissue where damage is caused by extensive [...] percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there, sometimes on the upper surface but more commonly on the underside. The late third instar

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  January 1, 1970

  grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly [...] humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access the hive. Moreover [...] that the hive is placed horizontally for optimal functioning. Protection against elements Protecting the hive from adverse weather conditions is essential

• Orius insidiosus

  January 1, 1970

  of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How [...] caterpillars , and mites . It also feeds on pollen. The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are [...] encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application The dosage of Thripor-I depends

• Leaf miners

  January 1, 1970

  lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of [...] belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants [...] indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage

• Koppert Foundation

  January 1, 1970

  Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses

• Cabbage moth

  January 1, 1970

  with white spots, and the abdomen is a pale, greyish brown. The moth flies only at dawn and dusk, hiding in the crop during the day. Several days after [...] In younger instars, the relatively large head capsule is conspicuous. In older instars, the lighter colour of the bands between the body segments gives [...] from their pupae the female moths lay clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside of leaves or elsewhere within the greenhouse structure. The eggs are initially

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  January 1, 1970

  fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs. For this reason, the increased [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  January 1, 1970

  Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline the scouting process

• Cyclamen mite

  January 1, 1970

  become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has the following stages: [...] develop into the resting stage (pharate nymph). This is a transitional stage between larva and adult mite during which the mite remains immobile on the leaf surface [...] on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and