• Leaf miners

  in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf miner [...] and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  And that's not all: thrips can also cause a loss of vigor and production. So put, the consequences can quickly get out of hand. Thrips are not picky, with [...] with most thrips species targeting many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each type [...] More about thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

• Plant Disease Management

  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 [...] diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we face [...] agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. Understanding plant diseases Plant diseases

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out [...] and the product has continued to evolve. The bottle is still in use today, especially when distributing the predators with air-blowing systems. Not long after [...] Bemisia tabaci Swirski Ulti-Mite Amblyseius swirskii It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough strength in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in [...] Dol is now available. Click Here to Download Plant-pollinator interactions In cold climates, it is assumed that proper management of pollinators is sufficient [...] Critical Blueberry Growth Stages We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are

• FytoFert S FPL

  artificial respiration if there is difficulty in breathing. Seek medical advice after significant exposure. Treat symptomatically is advised. Following skin [...] activities. Gloves are not required during applications within a closed cockpit. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling the product. Remove contaminated [...] drains, waters, sewages, etc. of the product; contact immediately the municpal technical management if the product enters such bodies. FIRST AID: Following

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  transmitter (there are 8 options). 3. Is never modified (is always set to 2). 4. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed. The menu is left [...] does not light up. There is no power supply, or there may be a fault in the power supply. There is no transmitter signal. The battery pack is empty. [...] If a green light is visible, the internal power supply is working properly; • if the LED is not lit up, the power is switched off or not working properly

• Natupol Excel

  stand before placing new hives Disposal After the pollination cycle, once there is no life in the bumblebee colonies, the ‘Beehome’ system should be closed [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer [...] light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  chemical crop protection can be reduced considerably in outdoor cultivation. ‘There is an increasing demand for quality and safe food worldwide,’ says Executive [...] does not work against nature but in harmony with nature. Resulting in more, better and safer food with less pressure on the environment. This is what we [...] celebrated with various activities over the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium

• Herbs

  characteristics and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are [...] dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’