• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice [...] the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass

• Quad

  blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white sliding door of each hive upward until two openings become [...] at ambient temperatures of between 12-30°C (keep out of sun on days with temperatures above 25°C). Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best pollination [...] blueberry. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite [...] reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii [...] has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein

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• V10

  V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU [...] isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high level of protection against subsequent [...] upper surface of the leaf with V10 solution Dosage 0.8 litre per hectare One treatment per crop cycle Timing Apply V10 to newly planted tomato crops,

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said [...] 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by

• Larvanem

  in the root zone turn red to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 50 million – 1 sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million [...] a rate of 250,000 to 500,000 nematodes per m² (2.5 to 5 billion/ha). See the website for more information. Timing Timing and frequency depend on the pest [...] Larvanem can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curc

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  We liked the idea of having a minimum impact on the surrounding environment and we wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli [...] Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] reduced and under control, and the application greatly contributed to the condition of the plants,’ says Zoboli who works at Società Agricola Gandini Antonio

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

  July 24, 2024

  there are many choices of predators on the market that can help with a spider mite infestation, but some of them are specialized to work in certain situations [...] Predators - These are predatory mites that prey on, and can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference [...] has the highest numeric response to spider mites, and does not require specialized plant hairs to oviposit (lay eggs) on (unlike most predatory mites). This