Sciarid flies

can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black head. The head is equipped with biting-chewing [...] species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp, humid environments [...] commonly in greenhouses throughout the world. Although they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings

Pepper weevil

the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground [...] 2 to 3.5 mm in length, and over time they turn grey, reddish-brown, or nearly black. Their main distinguishing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than [...] to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They prefer crops from the

FAQ Nematodes

the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the [...] application. In addition, they use moisture in combination with soil particles to move. Dispersion is not possible without a water film. How long after [...] larvae, especially in the case of large insects. Do entomopathogenic nematodes only work as a soil application? In nature they live in soil and are therefore

About bumblebees

bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated Bumblebees [...] The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our production facilities. In this way, we provide the best conditions [...] She will start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her

Whitefly

comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural [...] the growth is obstructed by the stiff hairs. As soon as the red eyes of the adult whitefly are visible in the fourth larval instar, the stage is referred [...] whiteflies are usually white or pale yellow in color. This is due to the wax produced by the adults, which is covering their body and wings. Some species

Natutec Mini-Airbug

to cover the crop well Storage conditions Store the Airbug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot spots as well as for the distribution of [...] Adjustable dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum

House fly

General Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago [...] ago as a commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found [...] of House fly The adult house fly ( Musca domestica ) is 6–7 mm long, yellowish-grey to dark grey in colour, with four narrow black stripes on the thorax

V10

Infection by other PepMV isolates is severely compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high level of [...] PMRA Label V10 Preparation Shake the bottle well before use Use a disinfected bucket which is rinsed well with water before use Dilute 0.8 litre V10 with [...] F) Application Treat one leaf per stem Select a fully expanded leaf which is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe

Poultry Red Mite

poultry breeding and egg production operations, it is directly responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in egg industry losses every year. Despite its [...] pallor; and death, in extreme cases. Life cycle and appearance of Poultry red mite Belied by its name again, the poultry red mite is only red following [...] day in cracks and crevices, nests, cribs and roosts, egg conveyor belts, cardboard boxes and transportation cages. They can occasionally be found in clusters

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and ho [...] level 1 or 2 reaction in particular, the chance is small. Reactions to bumblebee stings may differ in each case. These days it is possible to take a test [...] cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into the body through the stinger. In humans, this generates