• Citrus mealybug

  defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] produce little wax, so that the light yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the [...] lived and can be hard to spot. They are smaller than the females, have two pairs of wings and two long tail filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize the

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  via vector of plant viruses. While it is difficult to reliably estimate how much this costs Canadian growers, it is at least likely in the hundreds of millions [...] ability to resist clean-up treatments. As the pest is dormant and protected in the hard pupal casing it is extremely resistant to pesticide treatments. Vents [...] some pesticides, so it is more difficult to control and is known as a vector of Tospoviruses, even though its transmission efficacy is lower than the Western

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  stages. It is not an efficient predator to use because it is not a great searcher. The larvae and adults only feed upon contact. If food is lacking in [...] reduction in yield and quality. Bemisia is the primary vector for the Tomato Yellow Leaf-Curl Virus which is one of the most devastating viruses for a [...] Infection is prominent at higher relative humidity levels, influencing both pupae and adults. Hint: In tomatoes, once whitefly parasitism is up to 80%

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• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  asking: What formulation a customer should use? What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do they last? This article was developed to [...] to use for your growing situation. What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? A predatory mite breeder sachet is a small climate resistant packet containing [...] and a carrier, such as bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they work and how long do they last? Predatory mite breeder sachets are designed

• Predatory mites

  pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading [...] of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  impact on the longevity (how long they live) and fecundity (how many eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this, it is best to treat curatively [...] space! This tiny predatory bug is a powerful tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has [...] factor when implementing Thripor into your IPM program is knowing that they diapause. Diapause is a state of dormancy that allows insects to survive un

• Spider mites and other mites

  check. How to prevent mites Keeping your greenhouse crop free of plant mite infestations requires a combination of proactive measures. One key step is to maintain [...] so keeping them healthy and strong is essential. Regular monitoring of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by [...] feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot, dry weather

• 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 [...] using the Natutec Scout app since October 2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image [...] clear analyses. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies are