• Caterpillars

  beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables [...] caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the [...] vegetables Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits Oak processionary moth brochure

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative applications in crops such [...] mites, food, and carrier - great for gradual, continuous release in greenhouses. Ulti-Mite sachets For biological control in suboptimal circumstances. [...] n regions and therefore establishes fast in warm and moderate to high humid environments. It is available in multiple carriers tailored to different growing

• Agriflora PRO

  Agriflora PRO to enhance plant growth and improve yield in outdoor crops. The beneficial bacteria in this combination fertilizer-protector increase nutrient [...] conditions, such as high salinity and poor soil quality. Downloads Agriflora - SDS - EN Agriflora Pro Leaflet EN Agriflora Pro Leaflet FR Application Agriflora [...] nutrient availability by fixing nitrogen and solubilizing phosphorus in the soil and improve disease resistance by secreting substances that suppress soil-borne

• Whitefly

  comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural [...] insects that are typically about 1-2 mm in length. They have a distinctive, triangular shape and hold their wings in a vertical position over their body when [...] death of plant: In severe cases, whitefly infestations can cause plants to wilt and die. This can occur when the insects are present in very large numbers

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  August and early September in regions like Ontario and Quebec, and between mid-July and early August in British Columbia. Hint: In early spring, white grubs [...] treating later in the season, you target the 1st instar white grub, which proves more manageable for nematode control. OMAFRA - Grubs in Lawn For control [...] Ultraviolet Light (UV). It is best to avoid spraying in direct sunlight. Spray early in the morning, in the late evening or on a cloudy/rainy day. Avoid combining

• Consumers

  and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of parasitic wasps [...] is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses for the purpose of pollination

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and ho [...] classified in four levels, in order of increasing severity: Level 1 - itching, redness and swelling (urticaria, hives) over the whole body Level 2 - level 1 [...] to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or

• Black vine weevil

  sulcatus, is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and [...] the adult beetle. In temperate climates in the Northern hemisphere, the first adult weevils appear around May. They are approximately 7 - 10 mm long, brownish [...] larvae pupate in spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 10, 2024

  market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] technical advice. In this way, we became consultants as well as producers – something we still do to this very day.’ ‘A few things worked in our favour during [...] cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost 10,000 hectares of horticulture that specialized in greenhouse

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

  July 24, 2024

  Gall Midges, and Predatory Beetles . In most situations predatory mites (Spidex - Phytoseiulus persimilis and Spical - Neoseiulus californicus ) are all that [...] which represents most spider mites found in Canadian crops. Why? Certain biocontrol’s (i.e., Phytoseiulus persimilis - Spidex) will only prey on Tetranychus [...] only. Gall midges ( Spidend – Feltiella acarisuga ) and predatory beetles ( Stethorus punctillium ) are primarily used in greenhouse vegetable (cucumber