• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other [...] a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes [...] spray unit To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle)

• Click beetles

  feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt [...] more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult Agriotis sp. are 6-10 mm long and yellowish brown to black. The eggs are laid [...] later and the larvae start to feed on roots. The larvae (‘wireworms’) are long, thin, cylindrical and though skinned. They are up to 25 mm long and usually

• May beetle

  the larvae start to feed on larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth. Lifecycle and appearance of the may beetle The [...] feed on plant roots, resulting in visible water stress and ultimately ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this [...] aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage

• Capyphor

  the root zone turn red to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 3,000 million - 4 sachets of 750 million in a box. D [...] Capyphor can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles ( Coleoptera ): Weevils ( C [...] spray unit To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle)

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive

• Onion thrips

  silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll [...] throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits, tomato , sweet pepper , eggplant [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong emphasis on prevention. The more pests we can keep out of the young plants, the better.’ Perfect [...] and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips pupae [...] allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we

• Blueberry

  that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes pest [...] making the plant less vulnerable to infection. Bumblebees are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful [...] methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various

• Pepper

  The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild [...] habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated [...] or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology

• Apple sawfly

  symptoms of apple sawfly Typical symptoms of apple sawfly damage include: Crescent-shaped egg-laying scars on young fruit Surface feeding scars on developing [...] bloom Egg-laying scars on young fruit Surface feeding scars on fruitlets Premature fruit drop Larval feeding damage Biological control of apple sawfly Koppert [...] addition, mass trapping of the adults with Horiver Drystick is an effective tool to control apple sawfly populations. As part of an Integrated Pest Management