• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  . They can be carried easily by wind from fields to greenhouses and vice versa. They can be found on the underside of leaves in the top of the crop canopy [...] species that drop to the ground, these stages remain on the leaf. They are relatively sedentary and slow-moving, remaining on the same leaf for days if [...] primarily feeds on the foliage, attacking the lower surface first. When the population increases and feeding progresses, they will move to the upper surface

• Pollination

  n is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same [...] Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers [...] when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and [...] and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  placed in the crop. When should you use Spidex Vital and Spidex Red? Spidex Vital can be used as a preventative or light curative against the two spotted [...] placement. The food in the bottle provides a buffer against starvation, which can decrease fecundity. Spidex Red should be used as a curative against the two [...] fecundity (ability to reproduce in the crop) degrades. Summary The choice between Spidex Vital and Spidex Red should be based on the specific conditions and needs

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature [...] use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest

• Predatory mites

  knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right [...] areas. The larvae have three pairs of legs. Depending on the predatory mite species larvae are active or inactive. Once the larva has moulted to the protonymph [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus

• Anso-Mite

  carefully by turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours [...] releasing the predatory mites Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of [...] after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-60°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation

• FAQ Nematodes

  is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed 20 bar (190 psi), with [...] practice, the decrease of pest pressure is the only indication that the application has been effective. How long do the nematodes work / can they survive [...] place the product in a cold room as soon as possible. How long can I keep the product? Nematodes can be stored in a ventilated refrigerator until the expiry

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  errors Lastly, the ease of use has been improved. Jan says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately see [...] Koppert is working on making it possible to scan and recognize them. ‘We can already enter our counts. The map or graphs then show how the level of infestation [...] In the past year, Koppert has greatly improved the Natutec Scout app. The new version was tested by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  supplementary food lands on the leaves and has an even dispersal in the crop. Except in the case of Entofood which can be sprinkled on the leaves. Supplementary [...] used for the buildup of predatory mite and predatory bug populations. Predatory mites feed on the brine shrimp. The predatory bugs feed on the sterilized [...] starvation, at most slightly extending the life span of the predators at the expense of decrease feeding on pests. On these types of crops, beneficial insects