• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  s you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees [...] checklist Placement High & horizonal Growing lights in tomato crops Light timetable Points of attention 19:00 Snow 18:00 Place hives above the crop [...] hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  Secreting a sugary substance known as honeydew (a bi-product of their sap-feeding). Honeydew can accumulate on plant surfaces, promoting the growth of sooty [...] buffer for a variety of situations, making them suitable for a range of temperature and pressure conditions. Timing of Introduction: Determine whether to introduce [...] water. As a result, the plant can become stunted and exhibit symptoms of nutrient deficiency, which reduces plant defenses causing a decrease in crop quality

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the [...] Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero [...] mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  typically come in on clones imported from another growing facility. Inspection of clones is vital as aphids inconspicuously hide on the stem, under a leaf or [...] legalization of Cannabis in Canada has resulted in increased clone sharing through large LPs, Micros, ACMPRS and home growers. This transition in the cannabis [...] do a preventative dip treatment with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep them in this

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  remains of a type of hard-shelled microalgae that is occasionally used on a small scale grow for Fungus Gnat and Shore fly control. The sharp edges of DE cut [...] rejection. High populations of adult Shore Fly in a crop can create poor work conditions from staff breathing them in or getting them in their eyes. While Fungus [...] feeds on all stages of Fungus Gnats and Shore Fly that live in the soil. Stratiolaelaps is typically applied once at start of crop and reproduces in the

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic [...] parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of insect pests. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes infect their hosts by entering

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including [...] can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research has shown that Mycotal can also be a powerful weapon against pests in colder conditions [...] available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  acres, depending on the level of infestation The contents of a 500mill package will treat 25,000sq. ft or 0.6 acres, depending on the level of infestation Ideal [...] Light (UV). It is best to avoid spraying in direct sunlight. Spray early in the morning, in the late evening or on a cloudy/rainy day. Avoid combining with [...] visible on lawns where they are depositing eggs. Typically, this occurs in late July, August, or early fall in most scenarios. Hint: To maintain a consistent

• Steinernema feltiae

  cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] Steinernema feltiae nematodes Steinernema feltiae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms [...] roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests, including flies (i.e fungus gnats ), thrips , beetles , ca

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  Thrips are a widespread threat in most environments, entering growing spaces a variety of ways: on new plant material, clothing, pets, or flying in from outside [...] movement found on the plants. They will feed on any mobile thrips in the crop (larva and adults). For larger thrips species more common in tropical plants [...] outside. Once in the growing space, thrips immediately begin damaging plants by a combination of feeding (piercing the cells and sucking out the inner leaf