Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

on mealybugs , seizing their prey and consuming them entirely. Adult ladybirds and young larvae prefer the eggs and young larvae, while older larvae appear [...] period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more than 25 second and third instar mealybug nymphs. The larvae of the late third and fourth in stars [...] They are elongated and have a segmented body with a dark brown or black coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Heterorhabditis [...] s , which quickly multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver [...] seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing

Cut flowers

species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea, or Hydrangea , has its origins in Asia and North and South America. Some species have developed into [...] flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant [...] grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ greatly. Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

moving to ensure that the composition is homogeneous and the nematodes are distributed adequately and evenly over the crop.’ Important to avoid slower growth [...] chance to develop, they start eating the young roots. This can considerably slow down plant growth. It adds another four weeks to the 25 weeks and you need [...] measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips pupae, Floricultura also uses the predatory

Koppert One

pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural enemies and pollinators. Our Side Effects [...] protection and natural pollination practices. Enhanced decision-making Use our Digital Assistant to ask any side effects-related questions and receive quick [...] pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality or hindered development from eggs or pupae, as well as indirect effects such as reduced fertility

Outdoor vegetables

Phytoseiulus persimilis

not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations [...] populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative humidity. In general, the consumption of prey increases if the temperature increases [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider [...] potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower [...] Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to

Arable crops

Fruits