• Gerbera

  red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical studies [...] flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province and Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and [...] Gerbera viridifolia. The result is generally known as Gerbera hybrida and there are now many cultivars that differ greatly in size, shape and colour. The main

• Vine mealybug

  present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long [...] followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in [...] posterior end. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. Control Vine Mealybug Recommended for you Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  This insect is an easy house guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for [...] particularly important in the zone where the insects live, which is directly around the leaf. The microclimate there is often very different from that found elsewhere [...] during the summer in temperate regions, release in outdoor crops can also be effective. The swirskii predatory mite is anything but shy and is therefore suitable

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower [...] doubles its population in four days . So there's no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage [...] don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden place at low temperatures. 10. The good thing is that you're not alone in the fight against thrips, as predatory

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  tabaci ). Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory [...] Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip [...] detected in the crop. Use at least 3,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  face extinction according to a recent United Nations report. "There is a world of difference between the hives we produced in 1989 and the high-tech bumblebee [...] n work on arrival. For example, in the United States, the Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee of choice and is bred in Howell, Michigan. At that facility [...] pollinators into greenhouses since the 80s resulted in spectacular increases in yield and improved quality in tomato , soft fruits and seed production. For the

• Two-spotted spider mite

  spider mite populations in check. Especially predatory mites in sachets are a good preventative measure as the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory [...] capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the [...] such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting [...] control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard? Successful biocontrol in potatoes Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths [...] outdoor crops, you're at a huge advantage: the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  hiding. In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered spots, in crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae are also concealed in the soil [...] insect netting in the vents can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly in through the doors [...] Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Ten Facts About Thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Western

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  result in higher productivity and better-quality crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that [...] Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory [...] Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion for predatory mites