Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

the day. In case of insufficient shade, additional measures should be taken, especially in autumn when the Wireless Beehome System is closed. In times of [...] Additionally, provide protection from direct sunlight in the afternoon using screens placed above the hives.In times of low temperature, protect your bumblebees [...] communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hives in visible locations, enabling easy identification and access for both parties

Steinernema carpocapsae

host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema [...] nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

Anthurium

flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an altered leaf (also [...] anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most popular colour. Other types include the obake [...] than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours.

Cabbage looper

General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits, [...] Since their legs are confined to the front and rear of the body, they move in a “looping” manner. They take 15 to 20 days to pass through 5 instars, changing [...] pale green with a white band on both sides of the body. Pupation takes place in webbed cocoons often on the underside of the host plants. The pupae have a

Spider mites and other mites

found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture [...] feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot, dry weather [...] mites and false spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs

Amblydromalus limonicus

fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus [...] (less than 24 hours old, white in colour) are a much better prey than older whitefly eggs (more than 24 hours old, brown in colour). At 25°C under optimal [...] mites have eight legs, are translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females.

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

approximately 0.3 mm in length. Best conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and [...] Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid [...] (fungus gnats), thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and

Beetles

enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance [...] very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Find solutions for beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles [...] some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems, but in other species also feed on leaves. Adult beetles cause damage by feeding on

Carrot

grown as annuals. Carrots can vary greatly in colour, shape and size. The shorter carrot types grow well in heavy soil, the longer varieties need loose [...] The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple

Eretmocerus eremicus

and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions [...] beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for [...] eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia formosa ( Enermix ). Open package carefully inside