• Beneficial nematodes

  host insects. Here's how they work: Seeking out hosts: Entomopathogenic nematodes actively search for potential insect hosts. They are attracted to their [...] Nematodes are characterized by their unsegmented, cylindrical bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in [...] such as carbon dioxide, heat, and specific chemicals. Host penetration: Once they locate a suitable host, the nematodes enter the host's body through natural

• Corn rootworm

  maize roots. Their development lasts approximately one month, during which they pass through three larval instars. The pupa is hard to find in the soil, [...] dark yellow in colour and there are three black stripes on the wing covers. They emerge throughout the summer period with a peak between the end of June and [...] times during their lifetime, and females lay an average of 400 eggs each. They feed on both the leaves and the silk of the female inflorescences of maize

• Fall Armyworm

  ( caterpillars ) are 30-40 mm long. They have six instars that vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped [...] Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan of 32-38 mm. They are nocturnal and most active during the warm, humid evenings. Females lay

• Bedding plants

  especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer. They are easily divided in four different categories: Hardy annual plants which [...] planted every year and removed after the plant has died down. During winter they are either stocked away or disposed of: tulip, narcissus, gladiolus, hyacinth

• Mushroom

  be observed with the naked eye). They can appear either below ground (hypogeous) or above ground (epigeous) where they may be picked by hand. Edibility

• Predatory mites

  introduced into an environment with pest infestations, they actively seek out their prey. Once they locate their target pests, predatory mites feed on them [...] ( Anso-Mite ) excel in managing thrips populations. They can rapidly build up populations as they can also survive on pollen or other prey. Amblyseius [...] an essential component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña [...] to seek innovative solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing [...] production. We are very proud of this achievement." At Rancho Los Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise

• Flies

  substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae [...] flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae

• About bumblebees

  quality produce and faster ripening of fruit Bumblebees are reliable workers , they work 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well under poor weather [...] Bumblebees are easy to use and require low maintenance Bumblebees are safe since they are not aggressive Bumblebees include lower cost compared to manual pollination [...] attractive flowers Bumblebees are much more efficient pollinators than honeybees, they mainly forage for pollen rather than nectar, and transfer more pollen to

• Biofly

  the released pupae, they will lay eggs on or close to the manure, the developing larvae will predate on the house fly larvae. They can also develop on [...] the house flies Hydrotaea aenescens adults will not irritate the animals as they stay low in the pit. Pack size 4,500; 9,000 pupae in paper bags. Presentation