• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] ally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes work? Heterorhabditis bacteriophora [...] method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  require different strategies of approach. For example, predator mites do not work well on tomatoes due to higher amounts of plant resin, but they are powerful [...] with a gap in the wing. Whitefly Damage Whiteflies can cause economic yield loss, both directly from damage to the plant, and indirectly because of a plant [...] responsible for movement of photosynthates (the resulting product of photosynthesis) in the form of simple sugars such as sucrose. This type of feeding directly

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  with a spider mite infestation, but some of them are specialized to work in certain situations, so it is critical that you make the correct choice to ensure [...] can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference for them. This makes them a poor choice for biocontrol [...] or a combination of the two will be the best for your situation. Spidex is a type 1 specialized predatory mite. It is better adapted to hunting in heavy

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  addition of a western species bumblebee (Bombus vosnesenskii) to our product line in 2021, now allowing us to sell QUADS within British Columbia. To ensure [...] Pollination over the last decade has become more of a concern for fruit crop growers due to a decrease in pollinators from pesticide use, monocropping, and [...] pollinators have a yield decrease of at least 10% and that introducing additional hives to the crop can increase crop yield 2-4X that of a self-fertilized

• Mycotal FAQ

  Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic fungus, a fungus that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard [...] spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. How long is Mycotal effective [...] is very unlikely due to the complex nature by which Mycotal interacts with the target pest. How to handle & apply Mycotal How to store Mycotal? Mycotal

• Atheta

  have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative [...] Frankliniella occidentalis ). How does Atheta work? Atheta beetles rove their surroundings in search of prey, moving through substrate, along drainage [...] consult a Koppert Specialist before use. Best working conditions Atheta Dalotia coriaria performs best at a 24-hour average greenhouse temperature of 25°C/77°F

• FAQ Nematodes

  matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach [...] reach their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill [...] However, this is never to the extent that enough nematodes are available in spring to be able to have a sufficiently controlling effect. Do entomopathogenic

• Steinernema feltiae

  cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally [...] environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? Steinernema feltiae nematodes

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes work? Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes control pests through a process [...] friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering

• Knowing & recognizing

  Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage [...] many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs