• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  Supplementary feeding strategies work best on crops that provide a proper surface and climate for beneficials to reproduce on. Outside of this, supplementary feeding [...] extending the life span of the predators at the expense of decrease feeding on pests. On these types of crops, beneficial insects are typically re-introduced [...] predatory mites present to feed on the WFT population. Despite this slight negative effect of supplementary feeding on predation of WFT, biological control

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  typically come in on clones imported from another growing facility. Inspection of clones is vital as aphids inconspicuously hide on the stem, under a leaf [...] rely on sticky cards for early aphid detection. This only detects aphids very late in the infestation period. Best Practices: Install air curtains on overhead [...] This will minimize economic, health, and environmental risks to your crop. On Arrival: Most importantly , avoid importing clones (if possible), and do not

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  large dark spots on its back and red eyes. Spotting spider mites in a cannabis crop at first can be difficult. Infestations usually begin on plants near walls [...] only feeding on spider mites , controlling their infestations very quickly. It is best used as a CURATIVE. Thrips Thrips can first be noticed on Horiver cards [...] walking your crop, you will begin to see signs of stippling on the leaf surfaces, silvering on leaves from older feeding damage, and black frass (fecal matter)

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  glue on both sides of the card and can be folded into a large trap. Apply a pheromone dispenser to the inside of this trap and pests can be caught on both [...] These cards are made of high-quality material coated with a non-drying glue on one or both sides. They come in various colors, which are specifically chosen [...] to be more attracted to red cards. Once lured by the colors, insects land on the sticky surface. The non-drying adhesive glue ensures that any insect coming

• Amblyseius swirskii

  Amblyseius swirskii preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for [...] cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours [...] biocontrol agent of thrips and whiteflies. Amblyseius swirskii can also survive on pollen and other prey and can establish in the crop before the pest appears

• Replace Conventional Pesticides With Natural Alternatives

  April 18, 2024

  Nematodes have been on our radar since 1986 as an effective, clean and safe solution for growers. Since then, we have conducted countless studies and trials [...] performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also [...] for growers and consumers alike. Nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people

• Aphidius ervi

  wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not [...] its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni preys on several other small organisms such as whitefly , tarsonemid mites and rust mites. They can also feed on pollen which is useful [...] turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing [...] larvae of various thrips species but the predatory mite also has an effect on whitefly , and rust mites. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius andersoni Predatory

• Neoseiulus californicus

  adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) whereas the larvae feed mainly on eggs, and the nymphs on eggs, larvae and [...] present it will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also [...] out and prey on various spider mite species including Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) . The predatory mite can also feed on other food sources