• Capsanem

  spp.) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects [...] for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural

• Sciarid flies

  appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult. The adult insects [...] damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil [...] General Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of Ercal or Enermix

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• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  Correct placement of the hive can reduce heat stress of pollinators. Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground on the south-side (in the Northern Hemisphere) [...] processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load [...] humidity, but only if the radiation is at an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized [...] Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination [...] demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes

• Cannabis aphid

  and parts of Canada. The cannabis aphid closely resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required [...] green or brown with dark green stripes running the length of the body. The winged forms have a dark head and thorax. Cannabis aphids have long antennae [...] produced. After mating, the female lays her eggs on leaves, flowers and stems to overwinter and produce the next generation of aphids in the spring. In greenhouses

• European corn borer

  on the underside of leaves. The larvae initially feed on the leaves and then bore into the upper part of the maize plants. Later, second generation larvae [...] turn yellow. The black head of the larva can be seen just before hatching. The eggs are laid in a mass and overlap like tiles on a roof. The average number [...] or on the apical part of maize ears. Larval tunnelling weakens the stalks and causes them to break during windy weather. Larval feeding inside the maize

• Aphilin

  emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also [...] their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges [...] aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction