• Green peach aphid

  in the crop. Wingless green peach aphids (Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) may be green, white-green, light yellow-green, grey-green, pink or red in colour [...] peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] reduce yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  the color of the aphid. Colors will range from a cream color to pale yellow during a long photoperiod (long day length) and will change to a light green [...] parasitoids due to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is either the Cannabis [...] One common mistake that often arises is the misidentification of aphid species. Correctly identifying aphids is critical when treating a crop with natural

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  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 [...] Because bumblebees are highly adapted to cool conditions, the Quads never need to be placed in direct sunlight to warm up. Even on chilly spring mornings [...] require distinct management strategies to leverage their strengths effectively. Proper hive placement is crucial to maximize the benefits of using bumblebees

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards (if the lights release a lot [...] cases where pest pressure is expected to be high, increase mass trapping by applying roller traps to each post row, prior to crop planting, at head height [...] that placing 2,000 Horiver sticky cards per hectare is not always practical and that it is easier to use roller traps in certain scenarios. Over the last

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute to making the [...] scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop scout app even [...] Volgering, Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  flies cause is during the larval stage which continue to feed on the roots until pupating in the soil. Gnat pupae is off white darkening with age to yellow [...] thuringiensis israelensis): is a natural bacterium that produces a protein crystal which is toxic to Fungus Gnat larvae when ingested. It is available in several [...] source point for colonies to carry crop to crop, living in the moisture and bio slime– drains should be treated with acid, h202 etc., to remove slime and kill

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  opportunities for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis , to growers in the Netherlands more than 55 years ago, but by far the greatest achievement is that we have managed to improve and escalate [...] the third generation at Koppert to step into the shoes of our founder, but our mission remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  bright colors of Horiver sticky cards act as a visual attractant to flying insects. Different colors appeal to specific types of pests, making them more [...] the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards, if the lights release a lot [...] suzukii ) lays its eggs in berry fruit, so this insect tends to be more attracted to red cards. Once lured by the colors, insects land on the sticky surface

• Adalia bipunctata

  ovals. They can vary in color from pale yellow to light brown depending on environmental conditions. Pupae are often found attached to plant surfaces or hidden [...] Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in [...] Adalia bipunctata 's feeding behaviour is characterized by its ability to rapidly reduce aphid numbers, making it a highly effective biological control

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  greenhouses. It is not believed to over-winter in colder climates. To identify these thrips, the main thing to look for in the adults is their light-yellow legs [...] determining if the thrips are light-colored or dark-colored. Larva color, movement, behavior, damage, and how the population is distributed on the plant are [...] rarely in the flowers. Their color varies from beige and yellow to dark brown, making them difficult to identify by color alone. Their ocelli are grey