• Mealybugs and scales

  production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs (family Pseudococcidae), soft scales (family [...] order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a [...] of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales, as are oleanders and orchids. Armoured scales, unlike mealybugs

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  representation of what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these are approximations and should only serve as a guideline. There are differences [...] filament stamen What is considered hot? At temperatures of more than 30° C, the pollination degrades, and above 32° C, there are severe implications [...] temperature and humidity are eliminated. At the same time, the grower must make sure the plants have enough strength but are not too Even at 28° C, p

• Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

  July 12, 2024

  Canada regulations restrict the use of commonly used aphid insecticides that are key for aphid control in other crops. If the Cannabis Aphid enters your garden [...] through windows, doors or by people. As a result, aphid prevention strategies are crucial when implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program. Once [...] oids vectored by these sap-feeding insects. Rigorous exclusion protocols are effective at preventing the Cannabis Aphid from entering your facility. Exclusion

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  and from flower to flower in plants requiring cross-pollination. Bumblebees are likely the most adept species at buzz pollination due to their unique combination [...] places. Once the vibrations start, the pollen storing poricidal anthers (what contains the pollen) open through small apical pores or slits, from which [...] honeybee, is incapable of vibrating flowers to release pollen. If honeybees are used singularly to pollinate a crop that requires buzz pollination, this could

• Beneficial nematodes

  What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] in ecosystems. Some are free-living, feeding on organic matter in soil or water, and are essential for nutrient recycling. Others are called parasitic nematodes [...] animals, or humans. There are about 25.000 named species, but estimated numbers of species are in the millions. Nematodes are also referred to as roundworms

• Thrips

  productivity. Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western [...] hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species can cause [...] Thrips are tiny, slender insects that are typically less than 2 mm in length. They have a distinctive elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] optimal performance, is an integral part of our DNA. Nothing beats original What we can do for you and your crop Whether you're just starting with biological

• Whitefly

  Learn more about What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are a group of small, winged insects that belong to the family Aleyrodidae. They are called "whiteflies" [...] "whiteflies" because they are typically white or yellowish in color, and they are often found on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies are not true flies but belong [...] species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Both are widespread, polyphagous and are broadly

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  Some are predators or harmless pollen and fungal feeders, but the most notable are those found feeding on plants. These, 25 or so species, are some of [...] They are a major pest in greenhouses around the world and are the most common thrips found in Canadian greenhouses. As their name suggests, they are often [...] damage. As they are larger and hard to reach with sprays in dense canopies there are significant concerns around pesticide resistance and what controls might

• Aphids

  control Learn more about What are aphids? Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. There are over 4,000 species of [...] by the following characteristics: Size and shape: Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that are usually less than 6 mm in length. They have a pear-shaped [...] eggs that overwinter. The summer host plants are either herbaceous or woody, while the winter host plants are hardy, woody perennials. Aphids that do not