• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey [...] larvae have three pairs of legs. They do not feed and remain inactive unless disturbed. Once the larva has moulted to the protonymph (with four pairs of legs) [...] s between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Phytoseiulus

• Natutec Airobreez: Next-Gen Blower Gun For BCA Products

  June 1, 2025

  the product manually, and is designed specifically to keep the beneficials alive, safe, and ready to do their job of protecting plants. Just the right amount [...] Fan motors can be adjusted to control distance. Many leaf blower-type distributors are unable to dispense agents close up to them. Airobreez can dial down [...] way. How To Use Video A straightforward instructional video explaining how to use the Natutec Airobreez , recommended for first-time users. How To Clean Video

• PhylloKare Liquid Seaweed Conc 0-0-5 FPL (v1.4)

  from direct sunlight. Do not allow product to freeze. Do not store at temperatures exceeding 104°F (40°C). This product does not contain preservatives [...] from direct sunlight. Do not allow product to freeze. Do not store at temperatures exceeding 104°F (40°C). This product does not contain preservatives [...] 3-5 days prior to an anticipated plant stress. TURF Make a 0.1% to 0.3% solution or apply 0.5 to 1.0 ounce per 1,000 square feet; apply to the root zone

• Thripex-Plus

  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 [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop [...] 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined

• Rhizoctonia solani

  y of different host groups. Not all isolates are pathogenic, many isolates are purely saprophytic soil inhabitants. How to prevent Thanatephorus cucumeris [...] of infection. In general, the fungus causes symptoms on all plant parts that are in or close to the soil. Early infection of the growing tips of the roots [...] can be seen, but they vary in size and colour and are therefore not a good feature to determine the cause of the disease. Life cycle and appearance of

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  difficult to slot them into an integrated system while the grower has to increasingly rely on integrated solutions. Unfortunately, such solutions are not immediately [...] extremely resistant to pesticides, more and more growers are moving over to biological crop protection . "Alongside the species we’re used to seeing in strawberries [...] of that damage is not yet clear." He points out that positive species of thrips do sometimes appear, such as Aeolothrips , which help to control other harmful

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  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 [...] larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and [...] between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine [...] it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can [...] conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  that the plants are in the greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur [...] better. Although our buyers do not always ask explicitly for a completely clean product, this is the path we will continue to take.’ The company is almost [...] owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  August 18, 2021

  During the last six weeks before the harvest it is time to start an offensive to ensure that all the dreaded pests are killed. Focus your efforts particularly [...] important to scout carefully throughout the season and adapt your strategy quickly when pests appear. Attention to fungi Then the summer draws to a close [...] this is the only opportunity for you as a grower to thoroughly tackle diseases and pests, without having to fear collapse of the biological system. This is