Cucumber

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity [...] crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips [...] whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal diseases pose a threat to cucumber plants,

FAQ Spidex Vital

compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers you recommend your [...] from the fact you have to switch your current planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from the way you have been working [...] customers to obtain the best pest control. Does anything change to the mode of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital the way you recommend

Neoseiulus californicus

predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey, including other mites, thrips or pollen [...] preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also survive longer [...] transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of

Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

things) to work. First, it had to be possible from a technical perspective: while In Koppert’s workshop, the technique was proven to work. you can attach [...] we wondered if you could use drones Initially, Koppert didn’t want to invent the wheel. Instead, it to disperse beneficials. Drones can do anything, so [...] Drone was then tested in the field on large plots The results from that monitoring made it possible to draw for growing strawberries in California. Given

Amblyseius swirskii

tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the [...] search for food on the underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten [...] varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use

Enermix

formosa turn black, Bemisia tabaci pupae become brownish. Whitefly pupae parasitized by Eretmocerus eremicus turn yellow, the adult parasitoid wasp can be seen [...] and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular

Tomato

ovaries in the flowers are fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy fruits. To encourage pollination in tomato crops, growers need to create [...] Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible to a range of [...] set and yield in tomato crops but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest

Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

Fruit growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural solution [...] fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-et-Garonne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used for baby compotes, and plums on 2 hectares [...] volume of water to correspond with the quantity of nematodes,’ Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the

Neoseiulus cucumeris

contents. In addition to thrips , Neoseiulus cucumeris preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They also feed on pollen [...] instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling [...] of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated

Tomato pinworm

tomato pinworm The eggs are whitish in colour to start with, then turn brown or orange as they develop and can be found on the underside of the leaves. When [...] head. In total, the larva goes through four instars which can last from 9 to 17 days depending on temperature. For pupation, the larva drops to the ground [...] high, they can be found on any part of the plant. They emerge 4 to 7 days after being laid. The larvae have a yellowish-grayish body, changing to gray with