• Green peach aphid

  General The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where

• Long-tailed mealybug

  General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is le

• Tomato russet mite

  General The tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae.

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  General The glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further affect ornamental crops

• Greenhouse whitefly

  General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes va

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  several other unwanted insects and mites simultaneously. If released preventatively, Swirskii is already in the starting blocks before the problems start

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  control. Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential, but will not prevent drift if applications are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmental [...] coating (paint), which meets aerospace specification MIL- C-38413, may prevent corrosion. Cleaning of Equipment Spray equipment must be cleaned thoroughly [...] water systems must contain a functional, reducedpressure zone, back flow preventer (RPZ) or the functional equivalent in the water supply line upstream from

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  and multiple light sources can cause confusion in their orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  biological solutions work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to maintain [...] prepared to meet these changes,’ Rianne adds. ‘They will need to work preventatively rather than curatively to better control and contain pests as chemical

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  spores to germinate. That's why it's important to work cleanly and neatly. Prevention is the way to fight this fungus. How? By ensuring good but not too lush