Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

once. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the abdomen, taking the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees [...] stings provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee. It also informs about the possible reaction to a sting and treatment. Download [...] can be reduced by avoiding provoking them or making them aggressive. First, it is important to be calm when working with bumblebees. Do not wave your arms

Chrysoperla carnea

of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , when using it as a biocontrol product by observing its distinct physical characteristics at each stage: Egg stage: [...] insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae within the order Neuroptera. Green lacewings [...] a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F). Feeding behaviour of Chrysoperla carnea

Thrips

wide range of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is one of the most damaging thrips species in many parts of the world Onion [...] infestation in your greenhouse crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it's important to maintain good plant health through regular irrigation and [...] stressed plants are more susceptible to thrips infestations. Additionally, it's important to make sure thrips cannot enter your greenhouse by using hygienic

Eretmocerus eremicus

Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations [...] intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a [...] light brown after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory [...] predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result [...] to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control over hotspots; building populations through faster

Cannabis

Management (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis [...] key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or beneficial organisms [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is vital in cannabis cultivation because it effectively controls pests and diseases, promotes sustainable practices, delays

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive effect, it’s a 100% natural and it helps preserve biodiversity.’

Stable fly

a lesser extent). Although they are extremely common and exist worldwide, it is believed they first originated somewhere in Eurasia. Stable flies superficially [...] before their third-ever feeding (on average, a fly must feed four times before it can oviposit for the first time). After mating the females lay their small

Greenhouse crop pollination

Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields [...] flagship product, Natupol , is a game-changer in horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees, nature's most efficient pollinators, to

Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

facing challenges with the bean seed fly. He emphasizes its cost-effectiveness, highlighting how it prevents the need for expensive resowing, saving growers [...] for and penetrate Delia platura larvae and release symbiotic bacteria into its body cavity. These bacteria transform the host's tissue into a nutrient source