Pepper weevil

damage. When they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active [...] inside an immature fruit, they move towards the middle of the mass of young seeds; whereas, when they hatch inside the flower bud, they feed on immature pollen [...] detect a threat. Damage symptoms The most significant damage occurs with the loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground or contain holes where eggs

Ercal

carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the second and third larval stage of the whitefly . Additionally, host [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to

Fusarium wilt

Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts [...] oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable

Shore fly

particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta ) has the following [...] and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of conspicuous eyes. The wings have grey-brown patches. Although shore flies [...] commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on

Artefeed

Dead cysts of Artemia spp.. Carrier None. Application For optimal results, apply Entofood for at least the first six weeks after introduction of Macrolophus [...] Artefeed weekly in the rows adjacent to the rows in the greenhouse where Macrolophus pygmaeus has been released Apply weekly until the Macrolophus pygmaeus [...] that Artefeed is distributed on top of the crop Artefeed can be distributed using a Mini-Airbug Dosage The dosage of Artefeed depends on climate, crop and

Rhyzobug

Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Introduction rates [...] Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect

Cabbage looper

cycle and appearance of Trichoplusia ni Adults can deposit up to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical [...] a white band on both sides of the body. Pupation takes place in webbed cocoons often on the underside of the host plants. The pupae have a green colour [...] Damage symptoms The caterpillars feed mainly on the leaves causing irregular holes. The first three instars make small holes, while the following stages feed

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

improvement. First of all, the scanning function was made much more powerful, he says. ‘In the past, when the sticky traps were read for whitefly , the results [...] errors Lastly, the ease of use has been improved. Jan says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately see [...] trust the improved version of the app. After all, the software no longer makes mistakes, while I or others still can. The app is very reliable, the chance

Spidex Vital Go

evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of a couple of weeks. They pierce the prey with their [...] have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Go depends on climate [...] chips. Application Hang sachets in and around first spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. In tomato