• Atheta

  conditions Performs best at a 24-hour average greenhouse temperature of 25°C/77°F. Works at a temperature range of 12-35 °C (53-95 °F). Suitable for mixed [...] depends on climate, crop and pest pressure and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. One application at the beginning of the growing cycle [...] cycle, and a smaller re-application at each transplant is sufficient to enable Atheta populations to establish effectively. Dosage may vary from 1 (preventive)

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems [...] reflects 90% of UV-light. When snow covers the greenhouse, it acts as an effective UV filter, affecting pollination . Monitor pollination and consider [...] between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  altogether. The optimal temperature for controlling spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five [...] introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated [...] have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate

• Trianum-G

  applied as an inoculant to soil, planting mixes or turf, grows onto plant roots as they develop and provides protection against plant root pathogens. Diseases [...] applicator or equivalent, mounted to deliver granules into the furrow just behind the furrow opener. Apply in furrow at seeding or to established crops as a side [...] Timing Apply as early as possible in the crop cycle. Environmental conditions Trianum-G contains live spores of a microbe that must be used prior to disease

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  solani ) The natural enemy Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus [...] plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg [...] hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s

• Aphilin

  agents, such as Aphidend . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage [...] potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae [...] generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  even at temperatures as low as 14 °C, it maintains high egg-laying and predation rates. Under fluctuating conditions, such as 16 hours at 16 °C and 8 hours [...] Shows promising potential in the control of invasive thrips species Performs effectively at lower temperatures as well Amblydromalus limonicus for pest control [...] (more than 24 hours old, brown in colour). At 25°C under optimal conditions, an adult female Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  conditions, we have researched the effectiveness of Rhyzobug . As well as the optimal conditions using this natural enemy, making sure you as a grower will [...] predates on oleander scale, rose scale and Californian red scale, amongst others and is easy to apply. It’s recommended to start introduction as soon as the first [...] blueberries and kiwi. Also in tropical fruits like mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective tool to control armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured

• Spidex Vital Plus

  receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions [...] Hang sachets in and around spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold [...] sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect on other [...] caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink [...] ’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity are important gains.