Encarsia formosa

2 /release. Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal [...] parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the

Root rot of carrot

the disease forms circular to irregular spots on the leaves that vary in colour from grey to almost black. The spots appear to be sharply defined, but under [...] -3°C to 25°C, with an optimum around 18°C. Lesions are dark brown to black, moist, mostly circular spots 0.5 -1.2 cm diameter that extend only to 2 mm [...] always causes some damage to carrot roots, which can be infected by Rhexocercosporidium carotae . Pre-storage treatments to harden the periderm and heal

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast

Drososan

action The Drososan trap needs to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant [...] must be refilled Dosage The number of traps required depends on local factors such as climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the [...] development in surrounding trees and shrubs. Traps will be less effective once fruit starts to ripen. Combined use Use in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant

Capsanem

Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown, but may be difficult to find due to rapid degradation. Pack size 50 million - 2 sachets of [...] within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pests are generally difficult to find. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Infected [...] of 250,000 to 500,000 nematodes per m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per liter for foliar applications (application to run off). Always

Tomato russet mite

extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head [...] lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae [...] where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser extent. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking

Eretmocerus eremicus

should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to [...] their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations [...] after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed

Steinernema carpocapsae

35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high [...] applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer

Entonem

few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] of 250,000 to 500,000 nematodes per m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per litre for foliar applications (application to run off). Always [...] 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high

Spidex Vital Go

the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Go depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical ) and