• Encarsia formosa

  then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following pests: Greenhouse whitefly

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva fills the host pupa, and the pre-pupal [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] parasitic behavior: the female lays her eggs inside the immature whitefly nymphs, and upon hatching, the larvae consume the host from within. The larvae use their

• Diglyphus isaea

  Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal tissues [...] body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies [...] Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs. This allows for [...] feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature swiftly and clearly illuminates the path towards optimal [...] ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  caused by the flowering photoperiod that occurs in the flowering stage of the cannabis production cycle. This stage triggers a portion of the population [...] be noticed on Horiver cards , and if actively walking your crop, you will begin to see signs of stippling on the leaf surfaces, silvering on leaves from [...] cause plant damage, instead it is the larva feeding on plant roots that causes grief. The larva can be identified in the soil by their brownish-black head

• Shore fly

  breed in algae growing on soil, pots, benches, and other surfaces and the female disperses her tiny (0.1 mm) eggs on the surface of the plant growing medium [...] emerge from the eggs 2–3 days later. These maggots live in and just beneath the algal crust growing on top of the soil/medium, where they feed on algae, bacteria [...] stages and then pupate inside the final larval skin (forming a protective puparium). The puparia can be found on or just below the soil surface, and new adults

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  typically come in on clones imported from another growing facility. Inspection of clones is vital as aphids inconspicuously hide on the stem, under a leaf [...] rely on sticky cards for early aphid detection. This only detects aphids very late in the infestation period. Best Practices: Install air curtains on overhead [...] coveralls when entering the growing space Should I Use Biocontrol for Prevention? Biocontrol is typically out of the question for preventing the Cannabis Aphid

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• Replace Conventional Pesticides With Natural Alternatives

  April 18, 2024

  residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better [...] development. The result is an innovative nematode spray solution, which acts as an effective alternative to its chemical counterparts and addresses the push towards [...] towards sustainable agriculture in the future. Sophisticated and safe As partners with nature, we leverage the natural behaviors of nematodes to support

• Corn earworm

  ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the young kernels at the tip of the cob. During the third instar, the larvae turn c [...] pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are [...] caterpillar surviving, which will start to feed again on the tip of the cob, making holes in the corn. In other crops, they prefer flower buds and soft