• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  little effect. Plant resilience Plant resilience, (Plant Growth Promotion and Crop Resilience Page) is a critical success factor within IPM. After all, if [...] will collapse again. You can check this with the Koppert Side Effects app. ( Side-Effects Database Page ) To achieve all this, you must have sufficient

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  when insufficient daylight occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks before or after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in [...] bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks before/after the shortest day), with an additional half-hour per week. For optimal pollination [...] reflects 90% of UV-light. When snow covers the greenhouse, it acts as an effective UV filter, affecting pollination . Monitor pollination and consider introducing

• Diglyphus isaea

  as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable [...] situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic [...] leafminer from within, leading to its death. This feeding behavior is highly effective in reducing leafminer populations, as each Diglyphus isaea larva can eliminate

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  will harden after one to two hours, after which the butterfly can fly away into the big, wide world. There are biological methods to effectively fight ca [...] Recommended for you Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak [...] ground Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! Prevention: the most powerful weapon in

• Black vine weevil

  symptoms The major damage is caused by the feeding of the larvae on the roots. After the roots have been destroyed the larvae move into corms, rhizomes and stem

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  anthurium thrips as the current thrips predators are not sufficiently effective against these pests. The company therefore sprays a product of natural [...] involved in a trial in which we are investigating whether Chrysopa eggs are effective at tackling the two thrips varieties. Hopefully, it will be a success.’ [...] and the Aphidend gall midge, which, according to Lex Scheffers, is very effective. The predatory soil mite and thrips predator Macro-Mite is also used to

• Thrips

  Because they reproduce quickly and hide deep within flowers and leaves, effective thrips control requires an integrated biological approach. Biological control [...] feed on all aerial parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the [...] introducing biological control agents such as predatory mites can be an effective preventative measure, as these natural enemies can help keep thrips populations

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  days after application. And as it's so easy to spot, you may quickly draw the conclusion that the treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week

• Atheta

  Both packs use peat as a medium. When to use Atheta? Atheta is most effective when introduced preventatively, prior to the pest population establishment [...] each transplant is sufficient to enable Atheta populations to establish effectively. To increase likelihood of reproduction, release at least 50-100 beetles [...] expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether or not the nematodes are proving effective. When a nematode [...] Capsanem Pest Control Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Caterpillar control with nematodes FAQ [...] caterpillar. Infected larvae in a humid environment can quickly become slimy. After that, you will not see them again. Recommended for you Heidi Doering Cited