• Poultry Red Mite

  Salmonella gallinarum and S. enteritidis ). Flocks with mite infestations can suffer from: visible skin irritation and lesions on the breast and legs; increased [...] or roost mite, is a major pest of fowl, pigeons, and other caged birds worldwide. A parasite especially common to poultry breeding and egg production [...] causes both direct and indirect damage in poultry houses: The loss of vitality due to parasitism reduces hens’ production; and The mite can transmit several

• Spidend

  (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Combined use Should be used in combination with Spidex Vital . Storage time [...] Leave the cap next to the bottle so that the wasps can feed on the sugar water in the felt inside it. The wasps will emerge and scout for spidermite hotspots [...] sunlight and water. Leave the bottle in place for at least two weeks. Dosage The dosage of Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should

• Potato aphid

  euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae [...] stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal stripe is specifically characteristic of the potato aphid and is particularly [...] contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting

• Pepper weevil

  hing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and feeding, they begin to copulate and subsequently lay [...] best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground [...] flower buds and young fruit, causing the stalk and calyx to turn yellow before wilting and dropping off. When you see fruit on the ground, it is clear that

• Powdery mildew

  resistant to water so rain often limits the epidemics and spore dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no more [...] it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows [...] apple, pear, outdoor grown rose and other Rosaceae , the fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  enabling easy identification and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance [...] ty of bumblebees: To ensure successful communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hives in visible locations, enabling [...] need sunlight to be effective pollinators. Additionally, it is essential to maintain humidity around the hives below 80%. Hive placement for different seasons

• Spical-Plus

  between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella [...] mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 100; 500 sachets. Each sachet contains 100 predatory mites and prey [...] The dosage of Spical-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] plants and are not very mobile. In autumn, winged males and females are produced, which return to the primary host buckthorn where they lay eggs for overwintering [...] cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for instance sweet pepper

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  are attached to a strand which connects them to the surface of leaves and can be found on the underside and leaf edge. Hatching occurs three to seven days [...] aubergines, and tobacco. The potato psyllid was considered a minor pest until it was found to be responsible for serious crop damage, both directly and indirectly [...] greatest concern and proving difficult to control. In light of this, the export of fruit from susceptible crops to some parts of Europe, and the import into

• Enermix

  needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix is best to be used in combination [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a