• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  together with other beneficial organisms; working together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage [...] Entomopathogenic nematodes measure much less than a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the [...] Each of the entomopathogenic nematodes bred by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects and Koppert produces specific strains of Steinernema

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  do a preventative dip treatment with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep them in this [...] about 10X magnification should be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM manager, or scout who wants to identify an insect in their establishment [...] strategies are the best way to prevent the Cannabis Aphid from entering your facility. If strictly practiced, you will be able to avoid the introduction of

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  from pollination as they try to guard their colony from honeybees trying to steal their nectar reserves. Always make sure to position Quads at a minimum [...] areas where bears are an issue, quads may need to be grouped to minimize electric fencing costs. Note: Try to keep a maximum of 4 Quads per fenced area. 4 [...] Because bumblebees are highly adapted to cool conditions, the Quads never need to be placed in direct sunlight to warm up. Even on chilly spring mornings

• Ervipar

  Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting [...] at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, like for instance Aphidend . Storage time

• Aphipar-M

  Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting [...] at temperatures above 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend . Storage time after receipt

• Aphipar

  Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting [...] at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend . Storage time after receipt

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  facility prior to application, as it has no food source in the bottle, so it is susceptible to starvation. Once persimilis become active they need to have a food [...] predation, as the product will change color, going from white to red. This enables growers to track the efficacy of their pest control measures more tangibly [...] advantage with its 95-100% gravid (pregnant) female persimilis composition. The ovipositing (egg laying) process commences immediately, contributing to faster

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  and eggs you are unable to see, since they can squeeze into small crevices pesticide sprays are unable to reach. Sprays also need to be applied multiple times [...] resistance to multiple spray applications, so the sprays eventually become ineffective. Changing to biocontrol is a more natural and safe way to remove unwanted [...] pests, pollen, and spores) with a long-proven track record as thrips predators in Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using predatory

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  choice to ensure proper spider mite control. Before choosing the best biological control product, it is important to ensure you are dealing with the most [...] spider mite control scenarios due to their ability to remain within the crop, rapidly increase in numerical response to the pest life cycle, and hunt prey [...] notice them. The major downside to this biocontrol is that it is sensitive to climate conditions and pesticide residue due to its efficacy varying between

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  the country in question). In addition to this, we supply receivers with a normal hive door and transmitters with a modified (‘queen excluder’) hive door [...] control button to ‘OFF’ before programming it. After reading the manual supplied with the timer, set the times at which you would like the hive to open and close [...] transmitter’s menu The transmitter's menu is only used to connect the climate computer to the transmitter or to change the digital frequency of the transmitter