• Ercal

  temperature needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Ercal is best to be used in c [...] 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 the [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  above 30°C. Above 35°C, Phytoseiulus persimilis stops feeding altogether. The optimal temperature for controlling spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about [...] temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. [...] smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends

• Thripex

  temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below [...] gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for

• Biopar

  introductions according to tailored advice. Environmental conditions Efficacy is reduced at temperatures below 15°C/59°F and above 38°C/ 100°F. Side effects [...] wasps emerge from the pupal shells, they will start searching for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can be expected [...] Cardboard cylinder: wood-chips. Application Distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of straw Make sure

• Miglyphus

  conditions Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Combined use Can be combined with Minusa. Storage time [...] second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the [...] depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for

• Microflora PRO

  cuttings, seedlings and transplantation. When to use Microflora PRO? Microflora PRO works best when applied to your crop early in its life. Bacteria colonize [...] Pro Leaflet FR Handling Microflora PRO should be stored at 35˚F - 77˚F (2˚C - 25˚C). Recommended for you Plant Health [...] Microflora PRO is formulated to amend the soil in food crops and ornamental plants. It consists of a liquid formulation consortium of natural rhizobacteria

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  occidentalis ) nine days to develop from egg to adult at 30°C, whereas it will take almost 40 days at 15°C. Above 35° C and below 10° C, development ceases [...] growers to be vigilant regarding thrips control. The three largest challenges in thrips management are: (1) Ability to rapidly develop resistance to common [...] resources out there to attempt an in-house identification. For a full key on how to identify Canadian thrips, click here > ( Key-to-important-thrips-pe

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  3-4C (37-39F) and will reliably pollinate crops starting around 10C (50F). For comparison, honeybees usually do not become active until around 16C (60F) [...] from pollination as they try to guard their colony from honeybees trying to steal their nectar reserves. Always make sure to position Quads at a minimum [...] ranges (>10C (50F)), the bumblebee’s forage range will increase to the 300–400-meter range. Honeybees, by comparison, typically forage up to a km away from

• Quad

  ambient temperatures of between 12-30°C (keep out of sun on days with temperatures above 25°C). Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best pollination results [...] allows the bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing [...] plastic bags to kill remaining live bumblebees, which takes approximately 2 weeks. When all bumblebees are dead dispose the hives according to local legislation