• Beneficial microorganisms

  bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: Beneficial microorganisms start by infecting [...] succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it produces more spores, which can be released into the environment to infect

• Cabbage leafroller

  or live inside fruit or flowers. It is these webs that cause the leaves to curl. Many of these webs are empty, and it is thought that the caterpillars probably [...] General The cabbage leafroller (Clepsis spectrana) is native to North-West Europe. It is a highly polyphagous species causing damage to field grown cabbage [...] hollow it out, causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage leafroller An adult female is 12 mm long and is oc

• Lettuce

  the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  Lecanicillium muscarium ) is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in controlling [...] in protected cultivation. Mycotal is safe and easy to use and can be applied using existing spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a [...] plant protection products, making it easy to integrate in your current spraying program. An added benefit is that it leaves no residue which helps growers

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage [...] Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its biological protection [...] treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  since Koppert changed the formulation, it works perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep [...] biological approach is clear to see: the company uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in [...] them is Entonem , the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae . Floricultura uses it to tackle fungus gnats ( sciarid flies ) and thrips pupae. ‘It is a

• Peach

  popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s fruit is usually sweet and juicy and it is called peach or nectarine. The peach [...] so-called Prunus persica is a deciduous tree indigenous to Northwest China. There is was first domesticated and cultivated for its fruit. The description [...] the almond, the peach also belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus , because of its hard and corrugated seed shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines are sold

• Encarsia formosa

  parasitic wasp is fully grown, it eats a round hole in the pupal cuticle. It takes several hours before the wasp frees itself from its case. The female [...] leading to its death and thereby contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia formosa is highly adaptable and can adjust its parasitism [...] Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly pupal cuticle, whereas in other Encarsia species it can be seen clearly

• Trichoderma harzianum

  transplanted crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases [...] harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] practices has various advantages: It controls different soil-borne diseases It strengthens the plant and promotes growth It improves root system development

• Spidex Vital

  persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to [...] conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Reviews Spidex Vital lives up to its promises Recommended for you Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mites Spidex