• 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

• Greenhouse whitefly

  whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted [...] the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves [...] can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes

• Lyprauta

  sp. are a transparent greyish white and have a long slender body. The head is brown or reddish. The pupae are white to yellow and embedded in a dense web [...] root damage in potted orchids, especially in greenhouses in the Netherlands. Dutch farmers call these larvae potworms, however, they should not be confused [...] large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  effective against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while nematodes move most efficiently in a liquid layer, a dry leaf surface does not stop the nematodes [...] caterpillar which dies within a few days. When applied correctly, beneficial nematodes significantly reduce pest pressure, resulting in a healthier crop and higher [...] humidity is high (> 75%) continuously for several hours after application Temperature is ideally within optimal range of 13 – 30 °C. Solar radiation is low

• Natutec Scout

  Optimize your crop scouting! Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing [...] precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec [...] stay on top of pest and disease development, helping you maintain a biological balance in your crop. Precision pest monitoring Crop scouting tools can provide

• Bugs

  control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and [...] have hard, leathery forewings that meet, but do not overlap, in the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous [...] and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also

• Black vine weevil

  sulcatus, is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate [...] bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental [...] The larvae that hatch have a white, translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head. These larvae live in the root zone in the soil where they feed

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary because the [...] honeybees may be attracted by the sugar water in the bumblebee hive, particularly if the main crop is not yet flowering. After positioning, wait 30 minutes [...] flowering weeds in and around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered spot, or weigh down the hive.

• Poultry Red Mite

  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 death, in extreme cases. Life cycle and appearance of Poultry red mite Belied by its name again, the poultry red mite is only red following a recent blood [...] the mites do not feed prior to reaching this stage. The protonymphs will feed once before moulting into deutonymphs, which in turn require a blood meal before

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export [...] export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with