Tobacco aphid

The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season,

Spidex Vital FAQ

control with Spidex Vital, compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers [...] you recommend your customers to obtain the best pest control. Does anything change to the mode of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital the [...] been working for years? Apart from the fact you have to switch your current planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind Nevertheless, Sam is adamant that Mycotal has helped to combat [...] e Mycotal . ‘We want our cultivation to be as organic as possible, and we’ve seen how Mycotal really helps us to achieve that.’ So says Sam van der Knaap [...] particular a crucial factor. ‘We obviously want our cultivation to be as organic as possible. It has to be, as there’s only one chemical product against whitefly

Blueberry

plant less vulnerable to infection. Bumblebees are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production [...] also contribute to the control of aphids. These ladybirds and their larvae are voracious predators of aphids, feeding on them and helping to reduce their [...] helping to reduce their numbers. Additionally, predatory bugs , such as Orius laevigatus (Thripor-L) and Orius insidiosus ( Thripor-I ), contribute to thrips

Natutec Airbug

components: Blowing device and extendable stick Belt with holder to carry handle Extension handle to adjust working height Batteries (12V) with charger Belt bag [...] holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released [...] lid Connect the tube to the blower and secure with a wing nut Place the fully charged battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the

Spidex Vital

control of spider mite only Especially recommended to suppress high densities Introduced mites turn from white to red after feeding on spider mites Share product [...] control of spider mite only Especially recommended to suppress high densities Introduced mites turn from white to red after feeding on spider mites Get in touch [...] s between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use

Corn rootworm

leads to a reduction of the root system, making the plant more susceptible to lodging, reducing its water and nutrient uptake capacity and leading to yield [...] high population densities can develop, and consequently it is susceptible to serious damage. Adults may also be found on Poaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae [...] month, during which they pass through three larval instars. The pupa is hard to find in the soil, as this stage lasts only a few days. The adults, 5-6 mm

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage [...] stage. Therefor it’s crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season in a clean way, giving [...] giving your beneficial insects time to build up a standing army before new pests enter from outside the greenhouse later in the season. New research has shown

Glasshouse potato aphid

a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The glasshouse [...] asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids [...] place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching

Natutec Airobug

pots with the material to be released and close the lid Attach the dosing pots to the Airobug Turn on the switch of the Airobug to start releasing the material [...] airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 10 metres from the Airobug. Product components The [...] pots Batteries (24V) with charger The Airobug for mono-rail includes a lift to attach the blowing device onto the rail Volume of dosing pot/drum 3 litres