• Blueberry

  will compete with the pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less [...] promotes the growth of sooty mould. The Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) is a common pest in blueberry. Beetles Pest beetles , such as the Black vine [...] on blueberry roots. The Common cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha ), of which the larvae are called white grubs, also feeds on the roots of blueberry plants

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  to control the spider mite with a corrective product that fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in the crop has been [...] farther from the truth! If the conditions improve, i.e. longer days, rising temperature, growing crop, the mites will reappear in exactly the same places. Always [...] management: the key to sustainable business operations Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals The top ten pests in roses Ten facts

• Neoseiulus californicus

  transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] available in breeding sachets ( Spical-Plus , Spical Ulti-Mite ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  conditions, and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically [...] it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny [...] close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field, you should pay close attention to warm spots where there is little wind. The variation is great

• Whitefly

  the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect. In other words, the larva adapts itself to the structure of the leaf on which it lives [...] development. In the second and third larval stages, both the legs and the antennae are reduced to one or two segments and are no longer visible. In the fourth [...] very hairy leaves, the larva can sometimes become deformed if the growth is obstructed by the stiff hairs. As soon as the red eyes of the adult whitefly are

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but the spots won't become larger. The downside [...] management: the key to sustainable business operations Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals The top ten pests in roses Ten facts [...] see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in hot spots, so you should release extra predatory mites in these places. This is also where you'll

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  July 11, 2018

  Predatory Mites The same sachet size but with twice as many predatory mites : is it possible? Yes, with Swirski-Mite LD . A simple way to double the number of [...] of the predatory mites, Amblyseius swirskii in your crop with the same number of sachets! More natural enemies give rise to better distribution throughout [...] predatory mites emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the product is active for two weeks longer, Swirski-Mite LD is an extremely reliable and effective

• Diamond back moth

  one-third of the forewing is ochreous-white, with a nearly white upper edge. In females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light ochreous and the markings [...] mines in the leaf tissue, the larvae are voracious surface feeders. The pupae of the diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) are covered with a white, loose [...] may occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown before adult emergence. The adult of the diamond back

• Operation Mealybug

  weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with their honeydew secretions [...] effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus motrouzieri , available under the product names Cryptobug

• Predatory mites

  chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate [...] Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk What is Thripex Plus