• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: [...] pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that [...] its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius

• Black vine weevil

  active at night, taking round bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces [...] parthenogenesis. As vine weevils cannot fly their dispersal ability is limited compared to many other insects. Spread over longer distances usually occurs with

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  specific to certain stages only. This means multiple tools are needed to break the life cycle and reduce pest pressure. In this article, we will dive deeper [...] tabaci) demands a distinct control strategy compared to the Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) . This article “ Harnessing the Power of Parasitic [...] yellow roller tape along each row. You are doing this to capture as many whitefly adults as possible. This will reduce egg laying and whitefly movement in

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  extending daylight hours and enabling year-round production. However, with this technological advancement comes the critical challenge of ensuring efficient [...] on and deliberate interventions to achieve optimal pollination rates. In this article, we will delve into the unique aspects of pollination in indoor [...] lead to reduced light levels, affecting bumblebee navigation. To counter this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight

• Broad mite

  forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more green tissue visible. In most [...] larvae stay in their cuticle for one or two days and then emerge as adults. This stage is often considered a fourth stage called pupa, false pupa or quiescent [...] are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large (about 0.07 mm) compared with the subsequent, active stages. They are transparent and speckled with

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  is and remains a pernicious pest for growers of tomatoes and other crops. This is further aggravated by the fact that there are almost no effective chemical [...] possible Roots Growers grows the Piccolo variety, a mini vine cherry tomato. In this segment is plant protection in particular a crucial factor. ‘We obviously [...] which is a requirement for small cherry tomatoes. However, as we can only use this product a few times a year, we have very little leeway in terms of spraying

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  per day because of this. Bumblebees also pollinate via buzz pollination (sonication) something honeybees are unable to do. They do this by vibrating the [...] , growers are turning to commercially lab reared bumblebee hives to fill this gap in their pollination needs. Bumblebees are a pollinator that have co-evolved [...] cranberries, while honeybees are imported species primarily from Europe. Due to this, bumblebees are much more adapted than honeybees to pollinating these crops

• Beneficial nematodes

  popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops. Steinernema carpocapsae : This species is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various [...] with most pesticides Leaves no residue Success stories Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae Nematodes [...] multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial activity. This provides nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  reliably estimate how much this costs Canadian growers, it is at least likely in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually. This kind of damage potential [...] winter. This has been observed both inside and outside heated growing spaces. Some species have been shown to overwinter as eggs or larvae. This behavior [...] few years, on how to use biological control against this pest species. For more information on this, read these articles here: Get Rid of Thrips Naturally

• Whitefly

  whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Both are widespread, polyphagous and are broadly comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but [...] their name suggests, whiteflies are usually white or pale yellow in color. This is due to the wax produced by the adults, which is covering their body and [...] sap. Damage: Whiteflies can cause damage to leaves by feeding on plant sap. This can result in yellowing, wilting, or premature leaf drop. If you suspect