• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  application device, which offers growers improved precision, efficiency, and labor savings in dispersing beneficial organisms – used for biological crop [...] "Our greenhouse layout and equipment make using larger application devices for biocontrol challenging, so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage [...] protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick to refill, making biocontrol applications both fast and effective," Tim continues. "Its

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• Predatory mites

  te) are generalist predatory mites which are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites [...] pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] control whitefly. Predatory mites for fungus gnats There are two predatory mites species which are most effective for fungus gnats control, Macrocheles

• Japanese beetle

  and pupa, occurs in an earthen cell formed by the mature larva. The pupa, which is approximately 14 mm long and 7 mm wide, resembles the adult beetle, except [...] the body. It is a pale-cream colour at first, gradually becoming tan and finally taking on the metallic green of the adult. The adult is an attractive [...] and egg-laying soon follows. The average lifespan of a female is 30-45 days, during which she may lay 40-60 eggs. Eggs hatch in about 2 weeks, and the young

• Mottled arum aphid

  plants because they produce large amounts of honeydew, which provides an excellent substrate for the growth of black sooty mould. Large areas of mould covering [...] arum aphid is entirely by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuously producing new generations of females. There is no sexual stage [...] cosmopolitan distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks many ornamentals , including

• Tomato

  scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which can be [...] monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec Scout you [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible

• Greenhouse whitefly

  es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew [...] fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds

• House fly

  nuisance and a risk for disease transmission. High-density housing systems and abundant manure production create the ideal conditions for maggot development [...] healthy animals and people over large distances. Musca domestica is a confirmed vector for over 100 different pathogens, including viruses (such as the Newcastle [...] will typically only mate once and retain the sperm for future egg fertilization. When protein-rich food is available, she will lay up to 500 eggs in several

• Cotton aphid

  cucumber. Damage symptoms The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more than 50 different [...] ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and [...] General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance [...] implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company [...] in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the