• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean [...] perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition [...] and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips pupae

• Melon

  be any one of several plants belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit. The term "melon" [...] "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon (the fruit) is actually a berry, or more specifically even

• Parasitic wasps

  specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization and host feeding. [...] host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior [...] reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary method of pest control remains parasitization

• Green peach aphid

  yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may [...] the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded

• Integrated Pest Management

  effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques like Rollertraps or Horiver contribute to control of the flying [...] infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control strategies. Control When necessary [...] often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and

• Apple

  years, before European colonists introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit [...] Malus domestica by mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown

• Spider mites and other mites

  video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control products in action. More mite control videos The latest news about mites Trial results in grapes [...] cycle in as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants [...] than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely related to spiders, but they

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  for biological control, use other methods such as soaps or selective chemicals to try to reduce the population. Note that these methods can also harm the [...] you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective [...] whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control

• Protected vegetables

  is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable cultivation faces [...] them and take early precautions. Go to disease overview Disease control in vegetable crops Controlling diseases in vegetable crops is essential for maintaining [...] beyond the conventional 'chemical-first' approach to pest control. It integrates various methods to effectively manage pests, diseases, and other threats

• Blueberry

  combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes pest monitoring, cultural practices, biological control and chemical control, as needed. [...] Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests [...] By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact