Beetles

same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles usually possess a pair [...] feeding on fruits, flower buds and leaves depending on the species. Life cycle of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube [...] useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not

Entonem

insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Pack [...] and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing [...] effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product The product

Steinernema feltiae

symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering [...] ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high

Quad

of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the [...] Quad hives can be placed 4-7 days before the crop flowers Position the Quad hives evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform [...] Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation

A NatuGro Case Study

NatuGro system from planting until the last harvest and was able to increase yield by 10.7% effectively compared to the plot without the NatuGro system. MATERIAL [...] harvest. Hereafter the yield stabilized, but after week 28 started to increase again faster with the NatuGro system compared to the Control. The final cumulative [...] this region, to test the application of the NatuGro system for the purpose of yield increase in field grown fresh market strawberries. The NatuGro system

Predatory insects

contributes to their effectiveness as biological control agents. Female gall midges lay their eggs on plant leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. This reduces the environmental impact associated with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem [...] Orius bugs are natural predators of thrips, helping to control their populations and protect crops from the damage caused by these pests. Gall midges Gall midges

Operation Mealybug

often found growing on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit [...] e damage to crops. Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with [...] of the predatory beetle are less mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating mealybug hotspots. Cryptobug-L can be deployed as soon as the first

Aphilin

emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also [...] has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and other aphid species. Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females [...] dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon

Aphidend

gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids . Visual effect [...] n Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

Natutec Drone

Spidex These Koppert products for the control of spider mite and thrips will be able to be dispersed using Natutec Drone in the near future: Spical Swirski Thripex [...] than manual dispersal! Easy reach – the drone can reach areas that may be difficult to access on the ground – such as elevated areas or wet ground conditions [...] irrigation.” The Natutec Drone will initially be available in the U.S. where it has been tested. More countries are likely to follow once the necessary