• Citrus mealybug

  are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches itself to the plant, whereas the females remain mobile throughout their [...] Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse [...] damage especially in fruit trees and ornamental crops, particularly in pot plants such as ficus, palms, schefflera, croton and kalanchoë, but also in roses

• Tomato looper

  Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young plants. Infestations on ornamental plants reduce their marketability. Life cycle and appearance of [...] Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and feeds on plants of over 20 families, among them crops such as cauliflower, corn, crucifer [...] to several northerly countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis

• Aphilin

  Pests Especially for potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato [...] ml bottle. Carrier Wood chips. Application Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release

• En-Strip

  Pests Greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ); Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the [...] Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release

• Cabbage moth

  highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest, it feeds on 70 plants of 22 families, among them crops such as sweet pepper, tomato [...] they were laid. From the third instar onwards, they disperse over the whole plant. There are six larval instars, with the youngest a transparent yellow to

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• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become highly attractive to pests and soil pathogens. Together with [...] there is nothing wrong with it. However, plants will naturally keep on absorbing nitrogen. As a consequence, plants will develop surplus amounts of nitrate [...] nitrogen. It is this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests, such as thrips , spider mites , and aphids

• Herbs

  leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds, berries [...] About Herbs are actually all plants which are used as food ingredient, natural medicine or fragrances. They often have savory or aromatic characteristics [...] and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were collected from the original source of the pest and released in areas where pests needed control. the aim [...] These organisms then become pests which need to be controlled to prevent damage. Native organisms may also become pests when they occur in cultivated [...] control method in Integrated Pest Management ​​​​​​​ (IPM) systems. Biostimulants The use of biostimulants to enhance plant growth and resilience against

• Ercal

  Pests Greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ); Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the [...] Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release