Cyclamen mite

than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera [...] become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has the following stages: [...] to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half the size of the adult mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent and twice

Tarnished plant bug

General The lygus bug (or tarnished plant bug) is native to North America, and it is especially common across the eastern half of the continent, from northern [...] their eggs on crop stems and, if the weather is warm enough, can produce up to three generations per year. The eggs of Lygus lineolaris are about 1 mm long [...] northern Canada to southern Mexico. It is one of the most damaging Hemiptera species, known to feed on almost all commercial crops. Lygus lineolaris boasts

Adalia bipunctata

aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids [...] aphid species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia [...] maximum 3 bags per tree The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production [...] quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework [...] product at the next level Mexico is the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years

Monitoring

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 [...] leaf miners , fungus gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polyethylene [...] hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting structures Place the Rollertrap

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

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 [...] Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies [...] legs, and brown mouthparts. The females are larger than the males, and have a white stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal

Chrysopa-E

and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out [...] find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae hide during the day. Pack size 100,000 eggs. Presentation 90 ml cardboard [...] carrier material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. I

Sciarid flies

damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil [...] appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult. The adult insects [...] Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground. Pupae are white, but later become yellow to brown. The posterior end of the pupa remains mobile.