• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops [...] Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  ing insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical [...] appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of St [...] occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus gnats), thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling

• Orius insidiosus

  wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make [...] control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in various agricultural and horticultural [...] crops worldwide. Both adults and nymphs are voracious predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  thrips (first and second larval stages) and eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). [...] can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus can feed on eggs, crawlers and larvae of whiteflies and first and second instar [...] under optimal conditions. Life cycle of Amblydromalus limonicus The life cycle of Amblydromalus limonicus consists of the following stages: egg, larva, protonymph

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. [...] larvae of the late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny [...] at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus montriouzieri prey

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  quality and shelf life. With the introduction of this new generation Mycotal, we ensure that you continue to benefit from the highest quality and best performing [...] available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your [...] button below. FAQ Mycotal New generation Mycotal: improved quality and shelf life A process of continuous improvement led by our dedicated research team recently

• Hop

  is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered the [...] how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are

• Chrysoperla carnea

  nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green [...] oval-shaped, and usually laid individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached [...] available at Koppert as Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E . Best conditions for use of Chrysoperla carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including

• Thripex-Mini

  sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching [...] moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity of product Hold [...] Mini contains grain mites and bran. These mites might cause slight damage to some crops, especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore

• Agriflora PRO

  bioavailability of essential elements. The bacteria in Agriflora PRO increase the solubilization of phosphates and also allow better absorption of N, K, Fe, [...] nitrogen and solubilizing phosphorus in the soil and improve disease resistance by secreting substances that suppress soil-borne pathogens and by outcompeting [...] interact with plants, resulting in: Colonization of the plant root system (rhizosphere). Production of the phytohormones auxin and gibberellin, which directly