Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

including whiteflies that are foundin greenhouse cucumber, pepper, and ornamental plants. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores [...] inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage [...] the insect's internal organs, leading to its death. The fungus then uses the dead insect as a source of nutrients to grow and produce more spores, which

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] remains necessary to prevent crop failures and ensure food supply. While traditional and organic farming methods are getting closer due to a reduced chemical

Pherodis

first few days following the installation of a new capsule higher numbers may be caught due to a temporarily higher release of the pheromone from the new [...] Use Pherodis species-specific pheromones or lures to attract male moths, beetles , mealybugs and flies to traps. Pests Different species of moths , beetles [...] sex pheromone or lure, and need to be used in combination with an insect trap, the type of trap depends on the species to be monitored. The species-specific

Rhyzobug

density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Introduction [...] feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular [...] Introduction rates in outdoor crops typically range from 500-3,000 per ha/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized

Neoseiulus cucumeris

six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than [...] legs and are pale brown. Adult mites have eight legs, are light beige and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller [...] s and adults are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside of leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop

Cyclamen mite

The males are smaller than the females and their hind legs are modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half [...] adult mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent and twice as long as they are wide. Both ends are equally rounded. The larvae are opaque white and [...] nymph. Adult females are yellowish brown, about 0.25 mm long, with the hind legs reduced to slender threadlike structures that are not used for walking

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean [...] perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition [...] that we do something to combat fungus gnats every five days. If not, they will break out.’ This is something that Floricultura wants to avoid at all costs

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

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 conditions [...] prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales or aphids [...] and may be found attached to leaves. Larval stage: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae are the primary predatory stage. They are elongated and have a segmented

Limonica Ulti-Mite

in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO₂ accumulation.

Limonica

adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. [...] Application Turn and shake bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material