Nature's Perfect Pollinator

Rearing the Best: The Process Behind Our Hives The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is replicated under laboratory conditions at our production facility [...] and is designed for outdoor pollination. Our hives are easy to use and require low maintenance. Want to know more about our Quad hives and how to use them [...] committed to ensuring you get the maximum benefits of your Quad. Call now to discuss how to achieve your highest pollination potential by utilizing a diverse

Operation Mealybug

Cryptobug-L is at least as effective as chemical treatments in dealing with mealybugs . The Best Weapon The best results are achieved by deploying the maximum [...] Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug

Protected vegetables

biocontrol, is a natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control [...] Learning more about these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable [...] attract pollen, allowing them to transport it from flower to flower. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees possess the ability to perform "buzz pollination." By

Steinernema carpocapsae

ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

Plant Disease Management

diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases within [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides and their associated environmental

Integrated Pest Management

detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals [...] adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a dynamic approach that adapts to changing conditions [...] What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs

Pollination

improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. [...] If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops

Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] hotspots no chance The innovative rearing system created by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse [...] into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital Plus has been specifically developed to build up defense lines to control

Long-tailed mealybug

mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or [...] these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug

Mealybugs and scales

However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew [...] form three important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation