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

  July 24, 2024

  mites. It is sold in the pupa form. Once placed in the crop the pupa emerges into an adult. The adults actively search for spider mite colonies and deposit [...] various environments, including the underside of leaves, inside flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal choice for most spider [...] find and clean up hot spots before growers even notice them. The major downside to this biocontrol is that it is sensitive to climate conditions and pesticide

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  January 1, 1970

  complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards [...] y critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  outside. Once in the growing space, thrips immediately begin damaging plants by a combination of feeding (piercing the cells and sucking out the inner leaf, [...] causing the characteristic silvering damage seen on leaves and disrupting the photosynthesis process affecting yields), ovipositing (egg laying), and transferring [...] After the larval stage, dependent on thrips species, thrips will either pupate in the soil or on the leaf. Most common thrips species, like the Western

• Sweet pepper

  January 1, 1970

  brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times higher in red peppers. Red coloured [...] cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and red and even dark purple and brown [...] About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum

• Agriflora PRO

  January 1, 1970

  essential elements. The bacteria in Agriflora PRO increase the solubilization of phosphates and also allow better absorption of N, K, Fe, Ca and Mg. Facilitated [...] not mix and do not apply the same day with other products without first consulting the manufacturer or distributor regarding compatibility. Test the effect [...] nitrogen and solubilizing phosphorus in the soil and improve disease resistance by secreting substances that suppress soil-borne pathogens and by outcompeting

• Viridis PRO

  January 1, 1970

  essential elements. The bacteria in Viridis PRO increase the solubilization of phosphates and also allow better absorption of N, K, Fe, Ca and Mg. Facilitated [...] not mix and do not apply the same day with other products without first consulting the manufacturer or distributor regarding compatibility. Test the effect [...] to strengthen and enhance the growth of turf grass for golf courses (greens, tees, fairways), sports turf, sod production and lawns. The beneficial bacteria

• Fusarium spp.

  January 1, 1970

  causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves [...] upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting [...] The rot is dark and wet at first. The lesions are irregular and sharp-edged. In cavities, pink sporulation becomes visible. Fusarium solani is a complex

• Pollination

  January 1, 1970

  higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of [...] of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops

• Viridis Pro Leaflet EN

  January 1, 1970

  increase the solubilization of phosphates and also allow better absorption of N, K, Fe, Ca and Mg. ➢ Facilitating the development of plants in the presence [...] 1000 p2) season Fill the tank with about half of the amount of water required and keep stirring. Slowly add the product. Adjust at the required final volume [...] CAL INFORMATION: Treat the symptoms. It is not necessary to induce vomiting. Monitor the patient until the swallowed matter is no longer in his/her system

• Cannabis aphid

  January 1, 1970

  resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in [...] flowers and stems to overwinter and produce the next generation of aphids in the spring. In greenhouses, sexual reproduction is very rare and only triggered [...] Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also includes several other states and parts of Canada. The cannabis aphid