• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  measures to control thrips are losing ground, increasing the need to work with predatory mites ,’ says Product Manager Tim Bossinga. ‘In response to this demand [...] advantages for growers; the economical 6-litre bucket format also makes it easier to transport all along the supply chain.’ Thripex has been an important biological [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and can control different types of thrips by consuming the eggs and the first larval stage of the pest. This

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  Really Do What it's Intended To? Swirski-Mite can be seen as a kind of insurance. You can never be sure whether you will need to deal with thrips , but you [...] certainly the excipients - are toxic to plants. They inhibit enzyme processes, damage the waxy layer, and can lead to visible damage, such as brown discoloration [...] lower levels, for example, or limit the types of residues permitted. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) allows you to meet these requirements and retain your

• Operation Mealybug

  June 25, 2018

  waxy coating makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them. They can therefore survive [...] The adults (Cryptobug) are very mobile and equipped to seek out their prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where they were applied. Koppert [...] temperatures above 16°C/60.8°F and in both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most

• Powdery mildew

  and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening [...] appear on the upper side of the leaves. Many sweet pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It [...] other Rosaceae , the fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, this is where

• Chrysoperla carnea

  soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae [...] temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F). Feeding behaviour of Chrysoperla carnea Lacewing [...] resort to cannibalism, with the older larvae eating the younger. Eggs are often ignored because they stand on stalks. Adults make no contribution to biological

• Eggjuvant

  Application For optimal results: Use water that is close to room temperature (59-68°F / 15-20°C) to avoid “shocking” the eggs. Premix 5 gallons of concentrate [...] Eggjuvant helps eggs adhere onto plant surfaces and allows emerging larvae to hatch closer to their food source. Availability Eggjuvant is registered for sale in [...] Dosage Use 3.9 ounces / 110 grams per 100 gallons of spray. Combined use To be used in combination with Chrysopa E Storage conditions Store in a cool

• Garden chafer

  who mate with females that stay close to the ground. Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate [...] destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant to damage than young plants or recently planted cuttings. The beetles are only [...] red-brown slightly hairy wings with a dark edge. The neck shield is metallic green to shiny black. In Central Europe, they emerge from the soil in May or June.

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is always a complete system, it may be sensible to combine Spidex with gall midges ( Spidend ) or Spical , which contains the

• Aphidius colemani

  causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] colemani is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of parasitic wasp Aphidius [...] a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy. Parasitized

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply Aphidoletes aphidimyza in an environment with a high relative humidity (> 70%) to get the [...] 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F), effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night [...] the aphids, and the aphid species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional