• Green peach aphid

  glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a yellow-green to green or even reddish abdomen. They have a dark brown spot on the abdomen [...] native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly polyphagous [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  greenhouse structures Use a crop rotation in field crops of at least two years and alternate with a non-host crop Apply deep-ploughing to stimulate the decay [...] General Clavibacter is a quarantine organism in Europe, which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional [...] the infected area, with a substantial buffer zone. Replanting can only take place after thorough disinfection has been proven to the authorities. Potato

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  also been researched to have a significant impact on the longevity (how long they live) and fecundity (how many eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because [...] not to apply Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk 12). However, they can be used year-round [...] you can use them during the entire year, they just need to be introduced to your growing space weekly or bi-weekly. How Well Does Thripor Establish? Depending

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My [...] light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use [...] it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  production techniques. ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that is safe and sustainable all year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses [...] liked the idea of having a minimum impact on the surrounding environment and we wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues [...] ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  levels in a crop depending on how they are used. When parasitism levels are high: removed leaves can be left on the floor to allow parasites time to hatch [...] 18-24" above the crop can be a remarkably effective control to remove adults from the population. For Bemisia, you will want to add a second line of sticky tape [...] mostly active lower in the crop. Note: Pests are highly unlikely to develop a resistance to soaps or entomopathogenic fungi sprays. Effectively managing

• Replace Conventional Pesticides With Natural Alternatives

  April 18, 2024

  itself. Dedicated to making our products accessible to as many growers as possible, we have put endless efforts into research and development. The result is [...] countless studies and trials to understand and apply nematode behavior to crop protection . That means for over 50 years, we have been supporting growers [...] people who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and planet. Improved formula The answers to agricultural challenges

• Mycotal Brochure

  produced for biocontrol. The product has a long history of continuous development from a solid fermentation to the more efficient liquid fermentation method [...] s where implemented in recent years, resulting in a superior product quality today! Mycotal is used successfully in many countries across the world. This [...] Spores of A. muscarius After application of the product, spores reach the insect and start to germinate External sporulation may spread to other pests

• Predatory mites

  crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading [...] your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory [...] persimilis . Over the years, we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have several patents to our name. Our stability

• Lesser house fly

  (inside a puparium) in a week or more. Fannia puparia resemble the larval form, and the flies develop for another week before emerging as new adults. The [...] for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage [...] making them a particularly annoying deterrent for employees. Adult flies can spread many different pathogens from contaminated breeding sites to healthy animals