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

  July 24, 2024

  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 [...] spider mites , but it is a type 3 generalist predator mite, so it is not a smart choice for spider mite control. It is better used as a generalist predator [...] If left unchecked, spider mites are a devastating pest that can destroy your crop within a few weeks. Thankfully, there are many choices of predators on

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  Eggplant: Introduction points should be placed in a grid-type pattern throughout a large greenhouse (for a growing spaces less than 10 square meters, one [...] space! This tiny predatory bug is a powerful tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has [...] been researched to have a significant impact on the longevity (how long they live) and fecundity (how many eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  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 [...] 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 [...] cultivars. Why bumblebees? They carry a larger amount of pollen on their bodies than honeybees, due to having a bigger physique and higher amount of hair

• Natutec Trianum-G tool

  Trianum-G at the start of the cultivation. Mode of action The Trianum-G tool is a hand-held device, used to uniformly distribute Trianum-G at the start of the [...] Trianum-G with every rotation of the sprinkler head By clicking on the button a single dose is released The rotation speed can be adjusted to the required [...] walking speed Storage conditions Store the Trianum-G Tool and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Trianum-G Tool can be stored in the supplied case

• Citrus mealybug

  development. After the second instar, a male nymph forms a dark brown ‘prepupa’ from which a pupa rapidly develops, inside a white cottony cocoon. Females undergo [...] is to fertilize the females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of [...] Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] pests through a process called parasitism. When applied, these microscopic roundworms actively seek out beetle larvae. Once they locate a suitable host [...] the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture.

• Koppert Foundation

  Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the healt

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator [...] cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more than 25 second and

• Aphidius matricariae

  /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a notable parasitoid wasp with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the [...] control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized