• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly contributed to the condition of the plants [...] achieve the maximum effectiveness. The crops are now strong and healthy and the Tuta absoluta is not such a big problem anymore thanks to the comprehensive [...] ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop

• Broad mite

  their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large [...] to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites [...] mites show a preference for young, developing plant tissue, like the growing tips, young leaves and flower buds. The mechanism causing the deformation is

• Larvanem

  of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a food source [...] Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount

• Black bean aphid

  from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] caused through the transmission of plant viruses. Infestations start usually at the younger parts of the plant but can spread all over the plant. Nymphs [...] extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black

• Sciarid flies

  of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult. The adult insects are [...] damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil [...] their short life. The males are usually smaller than the females. They are not fast fliers, and prefer damp areas in dark places, with a lot of organic material

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  caused by the flowering photoperiod that occurs in the flowering stage of the cannabis production cycle. This stage triggers a portion of the population [...] overtime you will learn the telltale signs of pests, the damage they create, and how to properly control them. Quarantine The first step to a pest free facility [...] leaves with a major amount of webbing. This can quickly kill a plant due to the lack of photosynthesis. We use two different predatory mites for the control

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop [...] explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full [...] into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  on the foliage, attacking the lower surface first. When the population increases and feeding progresses, they will move to the upper surface of the plants [...] yellow and drop. A characteristic globule droplet will begin to show on the plants as the thrips feed, it is a larger fecal matter droplet than most thrips [...] young fruit. It feeds on the meristems of the plant's terminals and other tender parts of the plant above the surface. Damage sometimes resembles Broad Mite

• Long-tailed mealybug

  mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] first kept beneath the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or three weeks, a female produces 100-200 nymphs. In the summer, the life cycle takes [...] it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug but it n

• Tobacco aphid

  of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body