• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  they obtain by extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty mold will form [...] greenhouse whitefly can transmit more than 25! ‘Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus’ (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick [...] the tobacco whitefly has been considered a major problem in several world regions. Worse still, you only need a few whiteflies to cause damage to your vegetable

• Sciarid flies

  They are legless and have a conspicuous black head. The head is equipped with biting-chewing mouth parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground [...] habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults [...] Botrytis and Verticillium, from diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  requires a different strategy in every situation. Sometimes responding quickly to a pest is a must, other times you want to slowly build up a standing [...] and humidity around the leaf – is also very important. Other circumstances, other possibilities As a grower, you are often also a strategist – and fighting [...] Swirski-Mite is contained in a bottle with a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower dispersion is also an

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant [...] are using beneficial nematodes as a crucial biological control solution. Michiel Bouma, an onion grower in Rutten (NL), is one such grower who has witnessed [...] challenge is the Delia antiqua , female onion flies lay their eggs near the base of onion plants. Hatching from the eggs, the larvae crawl behind the leaf sheaths

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  management is crucial to maintaining plant health and productivity. Understanding spider mites Spider mites are common pests that affect a wide range of [...] resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying the early signs of spider mite damage, such as stippling on leaves and webbing, is essential for [...] damage increases, whole leaves turn yellow and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider

• Horiver Wetstick

  different flying insects. Pests Yellow: whitefly , thrips , fungus gnats, leaf miners Blue: thrips Black: Tuta absoluta Red: Drosophila suzukii White: Lygus [...] Best before date. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage conditions In a cool, dry place. Recommended for you Crop scouting Protected vegetables

• Parasitic wasps

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally [...] decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  californicus is a beneficial which offers a great tool in the total system of spider mite control. Being able to build a system from a preventative and [...] development together. There is a growing demand for controlling this devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof solution [...] solution. Fully Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil and is 100% industrial compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the

• Aphids

  of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, [...] the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different [...] loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of aphids uses a combination of natural enemies

• Larvanem

  Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Larvanem is typically applied at a rate of 250,000 to [...] sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage