Gerbera

known as Gerbera hybrida and there are now many cultivars that differ greatly in size, shape and colour. The main colours are white, yellow, orange, red and [...] Gerbera About The gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in [...] cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result of crossing the Gerbera jamesonii with another species from South Africa, the Gerbera viridifolia

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s [...] determine how many oak processionary caterpillar moths were still present in areas where different management methods have been used. ‘With that information, and

Entonem

few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] of 250,000 to 500,000 nematodes per m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per litre for foliar applications (application to run off). Always [...] litres of water per sachet (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents

Enermix

temperature needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix is best to be used in [...] 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 the [...] 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

Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

succeeds due to its ability to feed on larger larval instars, not just smaller instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds [...] One Shipment, Many Solutions Spidex attacks a two-spotted spider mite . To verify predation, check the bodies. Koppert’s unique rearing methods make it [...] diseases. This balance is key from the very start at sticking, planting, or repotting. It’s also important whenever roots are disturbed or pests show up.

Tomato leaf miner

upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding spots. Larvae of Liriomyza bryoniae are transparent white, older larvae have [...] General The tomato leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe [...] miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature

Spotted Wing Drosophila

oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits [...] the third instar the larvae are about 3.9 mm long. The pupae of Drosophila suzukii are tan-brown and 3 mm long. Contrary to other Drosophila species , D [...] which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries

Capirel

few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] litres of water per sachet (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents [...] sprinkler system To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on

Green peach aphid

insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where its winter-hardy host plant, the peach [...] different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones [...] sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the

FAQ Spidex Vital

as the current product. How will this change my existing program that has been working for years? Apart from the fact you have to switch your current pl [...] planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from the way you have been working with Spidex Vital. Are there any disadvantages [...] When does it turn from white to red? Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic