• Protected vegetables

  Implementing IPM can result in improved profitability for growers. By using targeted interventions and only applying pesticides when necessary, leading [...] modern agriculture. In the context of professional vegetable cultivation, IPM plays a pivotal role in ensuring both crop health and environmental sustainability [...] practices, mechanical control, and the judicious use of compatible pesticides when necessary. Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  products can be used in conventional, organic or zero residue growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops. 5 reasons [...] crop Safe to use Biological control of caterpillars Beneficial nematodes can be used for the biological control of many different caterpillar species, [...] feed on the tissues of the dead caterpillar which dies within a few days. When applied correctly, beneficial nematodes significantly reduce pest pressure

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  are already present (i.e. - greenhouse vegetables). For more information on Bottles vs. Sachets read here: Predatory Mite - Should I Order Bottles or Sachets [...] populations can be managed effectively using predatory mites. You just need to understand the differences between Swirski and Thripex and when to use bottles [...] to constant pressure on other nearby vegetation surrounding your facility (i.e. - outdoor field crops, vegetable garden, cut flower garden, etc.), making

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  will remain inserted for several minutes for egg deposition. Host feeding plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing [...] and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black [...] the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles can still be recognized. The Aphelinus mummy may be distinguished from the mummies

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Alternative chemical program A Alternative chemical program B Capirel: 5 billion/ha - 2 applications 7 days apart, starting 7 days from first flies [...] Poland, 2023 8 Damaged plants per plot 80 Efficacy (%) 60 40 20 0 Capirel 5 Billion/ha Capirel 3 Billion/ha Full conventional program Capirel: 3 ap [...] work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  Effective at colder temperatures Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest [...] favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is [...] conditions at a temperature regime of 5 °C at night and 14 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the greenhouse. 10 5 The lines are predicted values and

• Thripex-Mini

  When to use Use Thripex mini for biological pest control of various thrips species. Hatching eggs and larvae. Predatory mites also eat spider mites (i [...] conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to diapause and therefore can be applied all year round. Relative humidity should be above 75% and the [...] introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Thripex

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• Aphidius ervi

  aggressive and can even pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread [...] parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural enemy Aphidius [...] regions around the world due to its effectiveness. An Aphidius ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the

• Stable fly

  population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number [...] feeding wounds can develop secondary infections. Overheating if animals begin to bunch together (an avoidance strategy to reduce fly bites) when temperatures [...] from 5–12 mm long, and they pass through three larval instars within 10–30 (or more) days, depending on the environmental conditions. Larvae can even