• Soybean

  America) or soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy [...] (1-3 inch) and contains two or four seeds that measure 5-11 mm in diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or brown, but [...] Argentina, Brazil and the United States. Soybeans are now an important global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of

• Horiver Rollertrap

  after 10 months, or earlier if the surface is largely covered by insects and/or debris For additional recommendations and rates, contact your local Koppert [...] thrips , leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation windows and (other) draughty [...] white, red, black and transparent Standard sizes: 5, 15 and 30 cm x 100 m 15 cm width is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths

• Drososan

  with approx. 200 ml of Fruit Fly Attractant Application Hang the trap on a branch or stick using the enclosed hook The most effective place to hang the traps [...] many flies or has evaporated, the traps must be refilled Dosage The number of traps required depends on local factors such as climate, crop and pest density [...] density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. The trap density typically ranges from 1-20 per hectare. Timing Install the traps as soon

• Whitefly

  : Size and shape: Whiteflies are small, winged insects that are typically about 1-2 mm in length. They have a distinctive, triangular shape and hold their [...] greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew [...] healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different

• Diamond back moth

  initially yellow or pale green and later darken. They are deposited singly or in small groups of two or ten eggs on both the upper and lower surface of [...] flower buds, flowers and young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the [...] preferentially in depressions, and rarely on stems or petioles. There are four larval instars. The body tapers at both ends and is green, sometimes suffused

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  ecologies, and a little bit about each species mentioned above. Like any pest or disease, understanding their biology and behavior is key to strong and effective [...] instars, a pre-pupa stage, a pupal stage, and an adult. The kidney-shaped egg is laid in soft plant tissues: young leaves, petals, and soft veins or stalks [...] 1mm in length, slender, and two-toned: bearing a light brown head and thorax with a dark brown abdomen. They have red ocelli and, in some cases, have been

• Tarnished plant bug

  feeding damage causes cat-facing and dimpling; Seeds darken and collapse or shrink; Terminal plant growth is yellowed and distorted; Plants develop split-stem [...] edges of nurseries, and destroying favourable overwintering sites. Damage symptoms Lygus bug adults and nymphs attack the seeds, buds and flowers of plants [...] develop and drop off; Leaves developing from damaged buds are ragged and discolored; Flowering is delayed, flowers fall without forming fruit or fruit falls

• Poultry Red Mite

  chicken mite or roost mite, is a major pest of fowl, pigeons, and other caged birds worldwide. A parasite especially common to poultry breeding and egg production [...] nocturnal feeders and remain hidden during the day in cracks and crevices, nests, cribs and roosts, egg conveyor belts, cardboard boxes and transportation [...] larva, protonymph, deutonymph and adult. After mating, female mites lay 4–8 eggs per day over a period of three days, taking a blood meal between each batch

• Bumblebee pollination

  Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing [...] better fruit set, increased fruit size, and better crop uniformity. Embracing bumblebee pollination as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach will not only [...] as they visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  soap, horticultural oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep them in this room for at least 2 weeks to observe potential [...] hide on the stem, under a leaf or in the growing tip. In addition, because Cannabis cultivation has grown with outdoor gardens and neighboring facilities [...] Magnify Lenses: A hand lens of about 10X magnification should be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM manager, or scout who wants to