Beneficial nematodes

nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific [...] they locate a suitable host, the nematodes enter the host's body through natural openings, such as the mouth, spiracles (insect breathing tubes), anus or [...] nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial role in biological pest

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

in indoor settings. While outdoor pollination is often facilitated by natural agents like wind and insects, artificially lit crops necessitate careful [...] extra bumblebee hives or carrying out temporary hand pollination when natural pollination is insufficient. Remove snow from the greenhouse roof when possible

Blueberry

lacewings, predatory mites , parasitic wasps and predatory beetles. These natural enemies feed on pests, reducing their numbers and preventing them from causing

FAQ Nematodes

are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur naturally in the soil throughout the world. Are there different types of nematodes [...] nematodes, and saprophytic nematodes. The entomopathogenic nematodes are natural enemies of a lot of insects. Are all nematode species harmless? No. Plant [...] insects. Do entomopathogenic nematodes only work as a soil application? In nature they live in soil and are therefore effective against soil pests, but for

Feltiella acarisuga

from spider mites while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides. This natural predator ensures healthier crops through effective biological control. The [...] turkestani ), Kanzawa spider mite ( Tetranychus kanzawai ) and many others. The natural enemy Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use

Shore fly

Scatella stagnalis occurs widely. These small black flies can be found naturally at marshy, muddy lake shores and intertidal zones, and they breed readily

Long-tailed mealybug

General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range

Whitefly

the chances of infestation. Introduce biological control agents Utilize natural enemies of whiteflies such as parasitic wasps, predatory mites, predatory [...] whitefly control videos Biological control of whitefly There are several natural enemies that can be used for the biological control of whitefly, including [...] Amblyseius andersoni ( Anso-Mite , Anso-Mite Plus ) are also effective natural enemies of whitefly. These predatory mites feed on whitefly eggs and nymphs

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such solutions, but ignorance and a lack of alternative options

trial results wireworm control

can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry