Consumers

natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly [...] tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees are [...] growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you

Nutari

sprinkling on the leaves by hand or with an Air(o)bug Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as [...] Use Nutari as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni [...] Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no

Thrips

deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet [...] elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed with fine hairs. Color: Thrips can be a variety of colors, depending on the species. Most of them are [...] order Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong emphasis on [...] the effect of spraying Every week, Floricultura examines the action of the nematodes under a microscope. First when they have just come out of the packaging [...] Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia

Nutemia

sprinkling on the leaves by hand or with an Air(o)bug Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as [...] Use Nutemia as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni [...] Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no

Amblydromalus limonicus

to suppress high densities of thrips and whitefly. Key advantages of Amblydromalus limonicus: Targets multiple life stages of thrips and whitefly, including [...] lus limonicus prefers the larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages) and eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes [...] instar larvae of thrips and lays 3 eggs per day at 25°C under optimal conditions. Life cycle of Amblydromalus limonicus The life cycle of Amblydromalus

Spider mites and other mites

humidity, and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. [...] your crop Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can [...] other mites What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from

Corn rootworm

Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence of larvae peaking around the middle of June. The whi [...] period with a peak between the end of June and the middle of July. The adults may mate several times during their lifetime, and females lay an average [...] average of 400 eggs each. They feed on both the leaves and the silk of the female inflorescences of maize. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by both larval and

Predatory mites

offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the [...] Thripex , Macro-Mite, Entomite-M ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. When introduced into an environment with pest infestations, they actively seek [...] problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to

Open field pollination

honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees [...] broader range of temperatures, making them particularly effective pollinators even during cool and wet weather conditions when honeybees may exhibit reduced [...] Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful