• Northern Corn Rootworm

  across corn-producing regions, depending on the method of crop cultivation used in each field. Semivoltine insects are at a disadvantage under continuous

• Common asparagus beetle

  General The common asparagus beetle ( Crioceris asparagi ) is a major, host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Both adults and larvae feed on

• Tomato looper

  General The golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and norther

• Two-spotted spider mite

  What are two-spotted spider mites? Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe

• Aphidend

  with a high relative humidity (> 70%) to get the best results. Combined use High densities of generalist predatory mites , especially Amblyseius swirskii

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  Additionally, provide protection from direct sunlight in the afternoon using screens placed above the hives.In times of low temperature, protect your

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  manage insect populations. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of using Horiver sticky cards and delve into their functionality and effectiveness [...] trapping them upon contact and preventing their escape. What are Horiver Cards used for? Horiver sticky cards are excellent tools for detecting and monitoring [...] particular species. The cards essentially mimic the visual cues that insects use to locate hosts or breeding sites, thereby drawing them towards the trap.

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former Spidex [...] 2. Application Why does it have a different colour than the Spidex I’m used to? During production of Spidex Vital the predatory mites don`t get to eat

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  is exceptionally difficult. Health Canada regulations restrict the use of commonly used aphid insecticides that are key for aphid control in other crops [...] hairnets, booties and coveralls when entering the growing space Should I Use Biocontrol for Prevention? Biocontrol is typically out of the question for [...] facility. Magnify Lenses: A hand lens of about 10X magnification should be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM manager, or scout who

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  the leaves of Box Wood ( Buxus spp. ) an evergreen shrub Canadians commonly use in their gardens. If left untouched it causes severe defoliation which can [...] important to detect the early signs of an attack in spring. The first step is to use box tree moth traps ( Buxatrap ) containing the specific sex pheromone Pherodis [...] November, depending on where you are located. Here is a YouTube link on: How to use Buxatrap from Koppert . Step Two: Biological Control of Caterpillars with