• Nutari

  montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative [...] available in the crop Nutari can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop [...] Environmental conditions Carpoglyphus lactis is tolerant to a wide range of conditions and generally survives in conditions suitable for predatory mites .

• Enermix

  000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae, 30 E [...] control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix is best to be used in combination with generalist predatory

• Entofood

  Storage conditions Store in a dry place in the dark. Allow the bottles to acclimatise in the greenhouse before use, keep the lid closed, in order to prevent [...] populations in tomatoes in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action As Macrolophus pygmaeus has to build up a population in the crop [...] crop before pest is arriving Entofood can be used as alternative food in the first weeks after introduction. Pack size 10 gram Ephestia kuehniella + 50

• Corn earworm

  instars, over a total period of two to three weeks, developing a greyish colour and a black cephalic capsule in the first stage, but later adopting a variety [...] to five months in areas with very cold winters. The pupae measure around 18 mm and have a slightly shiny brown colour. The adults have a brown-coloured [...] body, with a wingspan of 35 to 40 mm and a dark stripe on the side edge of the forewings and hindwings; they live for around two and a half weeks.

• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] of beneficial nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing insect pests and are considered beneficial [...] product labels Store nematodes in a refrigerated environment to maintain their effectiveness until the day of application Create a nematode suspension by mixing

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  tree moth larvae (that is why early detection of the pest is crucial). It is recommended that the nematodes are applied when there is a high humidity level [...] Kingdom. Now, it has been detected in Canada. It has mainly established in Ontario, between Toronto and Windsor. However, in the summer of 2023 this moth was [...] confirmed in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Box tree caterpillars can develop in large numbers and in severe cases

• Protected vegetables

  pesticides, there's a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative known as biological pest control . Biological control, also known as biocontrol, is a natural [...] overview Disease control in vegetable crops Controlling diseases in vegetable crops is essential for maintaining crop health and ensuring a successful harvest [...] Attracker) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better [...] Placement advice in artificially lit crops For best results, consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with [...] light sources can cause confusion in their orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well

• Nutemia

  montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative [...] available in the crop Nutemia can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop [...] Environmental conditions Carpoglyphus lactis is tolerant to a wide range of conditions and generally survives in conditions suitable for predatory mites .

• IPM app

  disease management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food [...] food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions [...] Systems, Inc. has developed Koppert iPM, a unique scouting software application, to assist growers with their in-depth integrated pest management program