• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  spring. The first step is to use box tree moth traps ( Buxatrap ) containing the specific sex pheromone Pherodis Cydalima perspectalis , to lure the male [...] left untouched it causes severe defoliation which can lead to the death of the tree. Sadly, in the past few years, it has left a trail of destruction through [...] plants. The caterpillars will defoliate plants and leave skeleton like leaves with webbing that can cover the entire tree. They can even bore into the bark

• Adalia bipunctata

  sustainable solution to control aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control [...] 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 [...] climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected on

• Biopar

  Application Distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of straw Make sure the material is distributed [...] When the adult parasitic wasps emerge from the pupal shells, they will start searching for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new [...] dry(er) manure Place close to stable walls or edges, or in furrows Start introduction as soon as flies can be expected Dosage The information given below

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  species, drop to the floor or soil to develop. The notable exception to this rule is Echinothrips americanus , whose pupae remain on the plant. When pupae [...] on the foliage, attacking the lower surface first. When the population increases and feeding progresses, they will move to the upper surface of the plants [...] Damage to the leaf will consist of distortion between the lateral veins, and discoloration of the leaf will begin to develop, and eventually, the leaves

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe [...] management tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial [...] guaranteed the success of their production and their entry into various international markets. Since 1983, Don Sánchez Fresh has been dedicated to the production

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] leaf surface does not stop the nematodes. Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct [...] harmful residue on your crop Safe to use Biological control of caterpillars Beneficial nematodes can be used for the biological control of many different

• Feltiella acarisuga

  emerging from the egg, the larva is yellowish white. The eggs and the first larval stages are very difficult to find in the crop due to their small size [...] Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for [...] adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite population

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits [...] collapsed, the occurrence of larvae within the fruit makes them unmarketable. The punctures made by the oviposition by D. suzukii exposes fruits to secondary [...] strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit and for laying the egg into the fruit. Eggs are white, 0.6 long and 0.2

• Tomato

  environments, encouraging them to shift from the use of pesticides harmful to bees, to pollinator friendly biological control solutions. Proper pollination not [...] contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health [...] honeybees, but bumblebees are the perfect fit for effective pollination of the crop. Adequate pollination ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation