• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin [...] About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous [...] gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  larger than honeybees, and hairier than wasps. Only bumblebee workers and queens have a stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting [...] The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into the body through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe [...] Level 3 - level 1 and/or 2 symptoms plus difficulties in breathing and/or a feeling of suffocating Level 4 - level 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 symptoms plus heart

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  ‘The map of our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see [...] the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact [...] app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  population growth and pest control as soon as it is placed in the crop. When should you use Spidex Vital and Spidex Red? Spidex Vital can be used as a preventative [...] control is required. It should also be used any time a product needs to be stored at a facility before placement. The food in the bottle provides a buffer [...] Vital and Spidex Red? Spidex Vital should not be used in situations where a rapid response is required, such as hot spot treatments or where there is a severe

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific [...] Airbug 3-5M Mini-Airbug 2-3M Airobug The Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations [...] even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug is a hand-held blower used for full field

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  tree moth larvae (that is why early detection of the pest is crucial). It is recommended that the nematodes are applied when there is a high humidity level [...] has left a trail of destruction through forests, parks, tree nurseries and gardens in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and the United [...] Toronto and Windsor. However, in the summer of 2023 this moth was additionally confirmed in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador

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

  April 25, 2024

  gray with greenish hues, and present a plump appearance, devoid of any discernible legs, like a caterpillar. NC - Leatherjacket and Craneflies Damage - Why [...] square foot, it is time to act. Biological Control with Nematodes One effective method of controlling white grubs and leatherjackets is using entomopathogenic [...] may settle at the bottom and suffocate. Once the solution is properly mixed, apply it immediately using a Hose End Sprayer with a garden hose or appropriate

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  committed to a biological control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner [...] capability is a fundamental advantage over chemical insecticides, which require constant applications and can create imbalances in the environment. A change [...] importance of innovation and sustainability in modern agriculture. His story shows that with commitment and a science-based approach, it is possible to transform

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

  July 4, 2024

  to a crop are Bradysia sp. and Lycoriella sp. Fungus Gnat adults are grey and black with long segmented antennae, long legs, and have wings with a distinctive [...] Fungus Gnat and Shore Fly. Both the adult beetles and larvae actively search for and feed on eggs, young larvae, and pupae. They are mobile and can distribute [...] thuringiensis israelensis): is a natural bacterium that produces a protein crystal which is toxic to Fungus Gnat larvae when ingested. It is available in several

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing experience ”, she recalls. A legacy [...] step towards a successful crop protection strategy, and our customers' success is the future for my child and future generations ”, she emphasizes. Certainty [...] Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like Bertha