• Bumblebee pollination

  the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are not very aggressive and easy to use. All about bumblebees [...] the United States and Mexico. Growers can be assured of compliance with the local food safety requirements imposed by their customers and stringent environmental [...] research and collaboration with a number of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the future. With feedback from customers and local

• Cottony soft rot

  dead and living plant material in or on the ground. Sclerotia germinate at temperatures between 4 and 26 °C with an optimum between 13 and 15 °C. Germination [...] formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root [...] wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony soft rot Cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) overwinters as sclerotia and mycelium

• Knowing & recognizing

  n between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural char [...] company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to

• Tetrapar

  between 20 and 24 °C and 70% humidity. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days [...] avoid high temperatures and radiation. Dosage The dosage of Tetrapar depends on climate, crop and psyllid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] covered with a mucilaginous substance and are attached to the body wall of the psyllid nymph. The larvae are ecoparasitic and are located under the nymph of the

• Grey mould

  these can be infected after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes [...] es unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH increases, for example when cut [...] harvested and put into cold storage. Wounds can also provide the fungus with sufficient moisture, for example pruning wounds on the stems of cucumber and tomato

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit and for laying the egg into the fruit. Eggs are white, 0.6 long and 0.2 mm wide. Each egg [...] spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms [...] blueberries, strawberries) and stone fruits (e.g. cherries, plums) being particularly susceptible to infestation. Life cycle and appearance of Spotted wing

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective and efficient [...] that biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that [...] that Koppert still leads the way and provides growers with secure supply, superior quality, expert guidance and advice, and access to continuous innovation

• Parasitic wasps

  fluids, which can be important for their reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary [...] consistent and long-term pest control. These beneficial insects persistently hunt down and parasitize pest species, providing ongoing protection for crops [...] Biodiversity and ecosystem balance: The introduction of parasitic wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  Feltiella acarisuga ) and predatory beetles ( Stethorus punctillium ) are primarily used in greenhouse vegetable (cucumber and pepper) crops for additional hot [...] them a poor choice for biocontrol. These types of predator mites are commonly used for thrips and whitefly control. i.e., Swirski-Mite ( Amblyseius swirskii [...] standalone product but can be a useful addition to predator mites in some situations. Conclusion There are various predatory mites and other biological controls

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  Toronto and Windsor. However, in the summer of 2023 this moth was additionally confirmed in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador [...] tree caterpillars can develop in large numbers and in severe cases kill box wood plants. The caterpillars will defoliate plants and leave skeleton like [...] q.ft). The pheromones are to be replaced every 8 weeks, during the moths flying season. This tends to be between May and November, depending on where you