• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] Rose Rosa The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Roses are grown all over the world. Koppert has a [...] occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed [...] pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P [...] a granulator Trianum is most effective when used preventive: a good and early colonization of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly." A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for [...] problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm." He states that the weather

• Knowing & recognizing

  photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained [...] information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes [...] both in the soil and above ground. Look at the success of a product like Trianum. We are also making very good progress with the use of the NatuGro natural [...] Peter Maes points to the consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors,

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that [...] been reports of increased thrips infestation. Infestation by the Western flower thrips is on the increase, and since this particular species is extremely [...] infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the world after tomatoes), cabbage, and leeks. The problem was not

• Aphidius matricariae

  stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera Myzus, Aphis [...] matricariae is most effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp [...] appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic [...] conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is effective between 15 and 35°C (59 and 95°F). Behaviour of the parasitic [...] for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] parasitic behavior: the female lays her eggs inside the immature whitefly nymphs, and upon hatching, the larvae consume the host from within. The larvae use their

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug. Upon hatching, the larvae [...] ovipositor between the wax filaments on the lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp [...] leading to the death of the host. Anagyrus vladimiri also engages in host feeding, where the adult female wasp feeds on the body fluids of its mealybug