Bugs

five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. [...] leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most [...] harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their body when at rest. The wings

Cannabis aphid

flowers and stems to overwinter and produce the next generation of aphids in the spring. In greenhouses, sexual reproduction is very rare and only triggered [...] wingless but a winged form appears in late summer. Early in the season, the aphids are nearly colourless to pale yellow, and as the days become shorter, they change [...] Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also includes several other states and parts of Canada. The cannabis

Caterpillar control with nematodes

release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of [...] growers and consumers alike. Nematodes do not leave any harmful residue on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who [...] recommended. Check the Entonem and Capsanem product page for detailed advice on application, handling and storage. Get in contact Nematodes and chemicals Nematodes

DuoKare

flowering and grain fill. Crops Corn. Availability DuoKare™ is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: KY, IL, IN, OH Mode of [...] of action DuoKare™ protects the seed from drought, helping corn advance to the next growth stage faster. Pack size 5 x 0.9 lbs Presentation Flowable powder [...] Storage conditions Avoid direct sunlight and protect against freezing Safety and precautions See product label and/or SDS.

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] centers in San Quintín and Vizcaíno, Baja California, Rancho Los Pinos sets the standard for vegetable production, packing, and marketing in northwestern [...] Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez

Cotton leafworm

caterpillars crawl to the ground and settle in the surface layers. The pupa is 15 to 20 mm long and reddish brown in colour. The forewings of the adult cotton leafworm [...] originates in Egypt, and is currently found in Africa, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and parts of Mediterranean Europe including the Balearic Islands [...] Islands, Madeira and the Azores. Damage symptoms Most of the damage is caused by the older caterpillars which are voracious leaf feeders. Extensive feeding

Almond

subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s edible seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus [...] About The almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian s [...] Prunus and together with the peach, belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus . This particular subgenus distinguishes itself from others because of ridges on the shell

Anagyrus vladimiri

Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out [...] black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black in colour. Anagyrus vladimiri is arrhenotokous; virgin females produce male offspring [...] Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions

Potato aphid

from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low [...] quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds (

General conditions Koppert Biological Systems Inc.

invoiced amount. 8.3 In the event of a complaint the buyer is, in part, obligated to give us the opportunity to inspect the crop in which the Natural Enemies [...] agreement the buyer has made specific reference in writing of both the use in the specific country and the applicable requirements, and we have accepted these [...] these in writing. Article 9. Warning 9.1 The buyer must be aware that the trading in and the application of the Natural Enemies and Pollinators and/or Products