• Apple blossom weevil

  pomorum) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult weevils emerge before flowering and feed on developing buds before laying eggs inside [...] orchards with high pest pressure. Learn more Damage symptoms of apple blossom weevil Typical symptoms of apple blossom weevil damage include: Brown, unopened flower [...] feeding on floral tissues and preventing the blossoms from opening. After pupation, new adults emerge in late spring or early summer and feed on foliage

• Cabbage leafroller

  and of medium length. The moths fly when it is dark. The yellow eggs are laid in batches of 10 to 90 pieces and covered with a gelatinous layer on the [...] that subsequent growth leads to an untidy roll of leaves with large feeding holes. Caterpillars can also bore into the plant: young caterpillars eat a path [...] the upper side of leaves, preferably on major veins or depressions in the epidermis. The caterpillar has a dark green to black head capsule and prothoracic

• Corn rootworm

  larvae feed on the rootlets and dig tunnels in the larger roots. This leads to a reduction of the root system, making the plant more susceptible to lodging [...] feeding on the silk of the female flowers, can cause flower abortion and, in the case of heavy infestations, significantly reduce the number of seeds. During [...] hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence of larvae peaking around the middle of June. The whitish-coloured

• Contact

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• Bumblebee pollination

  benefit growers economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators [...] as they visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees [...] greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive

• Predatory insects

  contributes to their effectiveness as biological control agents. Female gall midges lay their eggs on plant leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids [...] Mirical-N), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider mites , [...] naturally reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for

• Crane flies

  General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses [...] fields. Exit holes of the burrows of the larvae might also be visible. Secondary damage may come from birds and rodents feeding on larvae and digging up [...] appearance of Crane flies Adult crane flies are large flies with females reaching 45-50 mm across. They have long, spindly legs and one pair of narrow, clear

• Open field pollination

  Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions [...] impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across

• Melon

  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 [...] 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 [...] different cultivars are being produced on a commercial scale, especially muskmelons. The most common species of melon are: Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus

• Entomite-M

  Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other [...] soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady [...] Airobug Dosage The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation