Garden chafer

Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on roots of grasses and clover [...] bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental [...] clover. The adults feed on the leaves of trees like oak, hazelnut and birch and on the flowers and developing fruits of, for instance, roses and cherries. Damage

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

level Mexico is the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit [...] exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] TSWV) increases the risk profile of infestations, making early intervention and IPM essential. Biological control of thrips with predatory mites Predatory

Neoseiulus californicus

thrips or pollen. Feeding behaviour of Neoseiulus californicus Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of other predatory mites like for

Hemp russet mite

quality. Other signs of damage include dull, greyish, or bronzed leaves and upward curling of leaf edges. Life cycle and appearance of Hemp russet mite All [...] Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites [...] mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Hemp russet mite develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting. When populations

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 the Cape [...] gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result of crossing [...] with another species from South Africa, the Gerbera viridifolia. The result is generally known as Gerbera hybrida and there are now many cultivars that differ

Orchid

About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse group of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually [...] racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties [...] Orchidaceae and Asteraceae are the largest families of flowering plants. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As [...] game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from

Natutec Airobreez

uniform distribution of material up to a distance of at least 4 metres from the Airobreez. Product components The Natutec Airobreez consists of the following [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobreez can be used for both full-field distribution and for specific hot spots. Mode of action The [...] innovative combination of the fan and patented rigg ensures a very precise distribution of carrier material containing natural enemies. The bucket wheel

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

Sánchez Fresh, says: "One of the reasons why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and [...] Don Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases [...] control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests