• Sciarid flies

  January 1, 1970

  humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae [...] well-watered are particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars [...] General Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella

• Wireless Beehome

  January 1, 1970

  pollination . Mode of action Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times. One central transmitter [...] system consists of a receiver for each active hive and a central transmitter. Manual Wireless Beehome Application Download the manuals of the Wireless Beehome [...] Dosage The range of the transmitter is 100-150 meters. Storage time after receipt The battery of the Wireless Beehome receiver can last for two seasons if

• Crop scouting

  January 1, 1970

  Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves [...] decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor their management practices, including irrigation

• Tomato leaf miner

  January 1, 1970

  tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged [...] ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf [...] tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval

• Herbs

  January 1, 1970

  leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds, [...] About Herbs are actually all plants which are used as food ingredient, natural medicine or fragrances. They often have savory or aromatic characteristics [...] ics and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy

• Flowering potted plants

  January 1, 1970

  flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species are usually grown indoors [...] plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well known for its large, ornate flowers which [...] About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and green

• Rice root aphid

  January 1, 1970

  or all of the following symptoms: Wilting; leaves become discoloured and yellow. “Honeydew” deposited on the plant by aphids promotes the growth of mould [...] that survives outdoors all year round. It can affect plants grown in both soil and hydroponic systems. Unlike other aphids , most of this pest’s life cycle [...] mould and fungus. Transmission of viral disease between plants. Life cycle and appearance of the Rice root aphid Like most aphids , the rice root aphid appears

• Cannabis

  January 1, 1970

  use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which [...] (IPM) for cannabis growers. These proactive approaches involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests [...] early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread infestations or outbreaks.

• trial results wireworm control

  January 1, 1970

  reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes [...] nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80 20 60 15 Damage (%) Efficacy (%) [...] nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes

• Western flower thrips

  January 1, 1970

  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. When infestations [...] insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are [...] In the adults both pairs of wings are fully developed. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking