• Onion

  common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively produced species of the genus of Allium . The onion plant is usually a biennial [...] biennial or perennial plant. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions [...] therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because it contains particular chemical elements that

• Flies

  has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their [...] prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number [...] sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our

• Amblyseius swirskii

  Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] control Amblydromalus limonicus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Amblydromalus limonicus is a generalist predatory mite feeding [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. How to use

• Sciarid flies

  They are legless and have a conspicuous black head. The head is equipped with biting-chewing mouth parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground [...] habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults [...] Botrytis and Verticillium, from diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips [...] Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] controlling thrips is mainly dependent on the size of the prey larvae. Thrips larvae try to defend themselves against an attack by a predatory mite by violently

• Tarnished plant bug

  bug) is native to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern Canada to southern Mexico. It is one [...] the weather is warm enough, can produce up to three generations per year. The eggs of Lygus lineolaris are about 1 mm long, shaped like a thin, slightly-curved [...] tissue and sucking out the contents. The following symptoms begin to appear a few weeks after feeding injuries are incurred: Buds turn white, fail to develop

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that [...] in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced [...] " Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately [...] closed flowers from different areas. It is essential that all closed flowers exhibit bite marks. Closed flowers offer a precise representation of the pollination [...] number of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee hive. Temperature and humidity considerations Bumblebees

• Melon

  fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon (the fruit) is actually a berry, or more specifically [...] About A melon can be any one of several plants belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit [...] specifically even, a "pepo". Nowadays many different cultivars are being produced on a commercial scale, especially muskmelons. The most common species of