Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species (eating only specific kinds of food). Sadly, this food is the leaves of Box Wood ( Buxus spp. ) an evergreen shrub [...] Pherodis Cydalima perspectalis It is important to detect the early signs of an attack in spring. The first step is to use box tree moth traps ( Buxatrap ) containing [...] moth. Females are not attracted. Apply the Buxatrap on a stick at a height of 1.5 meters. Only 1 trap is needed every 30-180m2 (300-2000sq.ft). The pheromones

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

less than a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological control of many pests [...] Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have [...] variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and several beetles, caterpillars

Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

have noticed an uptick in unauthorized sellers on FB Marketplace, Kijiji, and other re-sellable platforms. These “unauthorized distributors” are purchasing [...] effect on quality and function. If needed sachets can be stored for 1-2 weeks from the week number noted on the product, in a dark place at 14C. These [...] sachets) and re-selling them singularly. Now this wouldn’t normally be a problem, however almost all of our products need to be used within 1-2 days after

Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

As the world faces increasing challenges in agriculture and pest management, innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable and efficient plant cultivation [...] Horiver sticky cards have emerged as a game-changer. These simple yet powerful tools offer growers a cost-effective and early pest prevention method to manage [...] attract certain types of insects. The sticky surface provides an irresistible landing spot for insects, trapping them upon contact and preventing their escape

Psyllids

Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

for your crop can put your harvest at risk. For example, choosing the wrong sachet for your environment can lead to premature expiration of your sachets [...] your crop exposed to pests such as thrips , spider mites , hemp russet mites, broad mites and whiteflies . Koppert has many different predatory mite sachet [...] will act as individualized breeding systems, slowly releasing all stages of predatory mites into a crop over a 4 to 10-week time period, depending on the

Rose aphid

aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms In [...] aphids retard the growth of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky honeydew on which black sooty moulds [...] cycle and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses

Click beetles

General Click beetles are elongate beetles with a hard exoskeleton, with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back feigning [...] feigning death and then suddenly propel themselves into the air with a audible click. Hence their name. Their larvae are called wireworms and feed on the roots [...] roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage

Spotted Wing Drosophila

start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and Europe [...] Europe where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from [...] fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed, the occurrence of larvae

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