• American serpentine leaf miner

  premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves [...] gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly [...] ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by

• Phytophthora blight

  es between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the [...] ting and be careful with overhead irrigation since both a high water content of the soil and water splash promote disease. Ensure fast drying and wound [...] growing root tips promote germination and attract the zoospores. The pathogen grows into the stem and on the plant surface and new sporangiophores (structures

• Amblyseius swirskii

  spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in [...] conditions for use of Amblyseius swirskii Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures [...] Amblyseius swirskii can also survive on pollen and other prey and can establish in the crop before the pest appears. These predatory mites are employed as part

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  wouldn’t normally be a problem, however almost all of our products need to be used within 1-2 days after receipt from us. Storing any products for any length [...] effect on quality and function. If needed sachets can be stored for 1-2 weeks from the week number noted on the product, in a dark place at 14C. These exact [...] exact two weeks will be shown on the batch code. For example, on each sachet and on the box the sachets come in you will see something like this: 05520DI U415

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  Nutemia can be combined with predator mites in Airbug blowers for single applications. This provides an even dispersal of both products and will reduce [...] predatory mite rearing systems use C. lactis as the prey source, and research shows that in some situations C. lactis can increase predatory mite numbers [...] the population and performance of beneficial insects and mites which are used to help control pests like spider mites , whitefly , and thrips . Advantages

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  to use and can be applied using existing spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range of other plant protection products, making [...] aphids, and thrips, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest control in agriculture and horticulture. Best conditions for use Akanthomyces [...] solution for whitefly , thrips and aphids in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. Mycotal is safe and easy to

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  laying and whitefly movement in your growing space. Adjust the mass trapping rate for Bemisia . Utilize two tapes per row specifically for tomatoes and Bemisia [...] from the fungi, allowing them to hatch like normal in a few days' time. Hint: For Greenhouse Whitefly, you can use it selectively by spraying it at the tops [...] between predators and pests, strategic choices pave the way for sustainable and effective whitefly control. Selecting the right arsenal and understanding the

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] feed on aphids and can often be found near aphid-infested areas. Pupal Stage: When the larvae are full-grown they jump from the leaves and Aphidoletes aphidimyza [...] populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests:

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  winter to extend daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees. Grow lights emit the light spectrum relevant for plant growth and development (400-700nm) [...] receive direct and early daylight Provide shade for colonies during intense sunlight between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., especially during autumn and early spring [...] As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems

• Powdery mildew

  Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to [...] don’t need nutrients or water for germination. In general, the development rate of the epidemic is fastest at 18-25 °C. High relative humidity (RH) promotes [...] white fluffy colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy