• Consumers

  list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such as [...] journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination [...] and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees are traditional important pollinators of arable and horticultural crops. The bumblebee is a close relative

• Bugs

  their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage [...] consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests

• Horiver Rollertrap

  through the center opening of the roll which will allow the Rollertrap to spin freely while unrolling At the beginning and end of each run, cut the trap [...] when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting structures Place the Rollertrap approximately 25 cm [...] cm longer than the support structure. Wrap the extra around the support and secure with staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid

• Orchid

  About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually colourful [...] inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however [...] less than 28,000 known species, divided in about 763 genera. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes enter the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus [...] entering through natural openings or the cuticle. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus , which quickly

• Bumblebee pollination

  guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees [...] last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality [...] prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market Natupol colonies are available throughout the year and have a short delivery time. The int

• Caterpillars

  belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars [...] pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ [...] not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where the epidermis of the upper leaf surface remains undamaged

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• Cannabis

  make the plants weaker, slow down their growth, and affect the leaves and buds if you don't manage them properly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is vital [...] Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot [...] problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, p

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] natural openings. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against