Aphelinus abdominalis

plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg [...] parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Once the female Aphelinus abdominalis detects an aphid, she will examine it briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns [...] roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with short legs and

Cabbage leafroller

leads to an untidy roll of leaves with large feeding holes. Caterpillars can also bore into the plant: young caterpillars eat a path from an opening bud [...] kalanchoë, but particularly gerbera. In chrysanthemum too, this species is an increasing problem, and it has caused problems in sweet pepper since the mid [...] growing point to wilt and die. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage leafroller An adult female is 12 mm long and is ochre-yellow with darker markings. The male

Precautionary measures for product allergies

allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine in practice which substance will cause an allergic reaction. An allergy can also be caused [...] close and prolonged contact with certain substances, you could still develop an allergy. On this page, we advise you on the precautionary measures you can [...] advise you to cover your hands by wearing gloves. Application device If you use an application device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one

Predatory mites

and thrips . Predatory mites are an essential component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical [...] outbreaks by creating an environment where pests are less likely to thrive. Predatory mites for spider mite Predatory mites are an effective biological [...] environments, our Ulti-Mite sachets present an optimal choice. These sachets contain the same components but come in an industrially compostable plastic packaging

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by Koppert's natural solutions [...] Koppert and HyFood have successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the [...] minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management program was necessary. "We started looking for

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

a glance. If there is an increasing level of infestation, I can then quickly take the right measures.’ Although he still keeps an eye on the level of whitefly [...] Nieuwkerk, the Natutec Scout app is an excellent tool for people with and without experience in biological plant protection. ‘On an entertaining note: I had to [...] That's what I want to see,’ says Jan. ‘In addition, our scouts and I save an enormous amount of time compared with the former manual counting. Moreover

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

within, or close to, an aphid colony, finding prey for the newly hatched larvae is normally not difficult. When a gall midge larva attacks an aphid, it injects [...] ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidoletes aphidimyza in an environment with a high relative humidity (> 70%) to get the best results [...] and size of the aphids, and the aphid species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and

Potato

tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe from Latin America in the second half [...] food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is an integral part of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms

Pollination

What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] bumblebees or flies to transfer the pollen. Bumblebee pollination Bumblebees are an indispensable ally for growers worldwide, offering reliable and efficient [...] minimal maintenance. By implementing best practices , growers can create an environment that maximizes the advantages of bumblebee pollination , ensuring

Citrus mealybug

drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities [...] citri are 2.5 - 4 mm long and 2 - 3 mm in breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they are soft and covered with a fine waxy material. They move [...] in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of eggs in an elongated cottony egg sac composed of white waxy threads. Once the eggs are