• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  whitefly need protein to grow, which they obtain by extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew [...] more negatives. The larvae of the tobacco whitefly inject enzymes into the plant, causing damage. This can include irregular ripening in tomatoes and peppers

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  January 17, 2025

  handling young plants at their most fragile point. Bacilirid ™, a biological fungicide, and Isarid ™, a mycoinsecticide, help protect young plants during this [...] Protection extends throughout the growing season and can provide more uniform stands and greater yields. It is also tank compatible with conventional products

• Kosarid FP

  Kosarid FP will surround a pathogen, spreading quickly along the fungal stands and creating a biolfilm that coats the fungal pathogen. This biofilm acts [...] a shield, suppressing fungal pathogens from spreading and infecting the plant. Pack size 5 x 0.9 lbs Formulation FP Concentration 1.0 x10 7 colony forming

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  come in all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters [...] on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only by their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant they live [...] pairs of false legs (prolegs). The prolegs have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar you found? Visit

• Natupol Excel

  bumblebee hive placement for tomato cultivation under artificial lights Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures Pollination checklist Growing [...] short day conditions (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at [...] until two openings become visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small grey door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop

• Natupol

  bumblebee hive placement for tomato cultivation under artificial lights Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures Pollination checklist Growing [...] short day conditions (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at [...] until two openings become visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small grey door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop

• Chrysoperla carnea

  Egg stage: Green lacewing eggs are small, oval-shaped, and usually laid individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They [...] thrips , mealybugs , and other soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control [...] behaviour of Chrysoperla carnea Lacewing larvae search for prey randomly on the plant. Their efficiency is seriously impaired by the presence of leaf hairs. The

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local [...] work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army [...] Read more about how to maintain your standing army How-to-Use Videos Now Available Successful control significantly reduces pest infestation. However,

• Operation Mealybug

  female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with their honeydew secretions. Flowers [...] Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and [...] Flowers and fruits drop off the plants, resulting in greatly reduced harvests. Their protective waxy coating makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals

• Cucumber

  ability to transmit plant viruses. They feed on cucumber plants by piercing plant tissues and extracting sap, leading to reduced plant vigor, stunted growth [...] . These tiny pests feed on cucumber plants by piercing their tissues and extracting sap, leading to reduced plant vigor and potential yield loss. These [...] These aphids can not only stunt plant growth but also transmit various plant viruses, compounding the threat to cucumber crops. Leaf miners Leaf miners pose