• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  nematode solution Casea, the Spanish farmer had to discard half of his asparagus harvest due to the damage caused by pests. ‘Once I started applying the beneficial [...] was a huge advantage not to have to wait for the pre-harvest interval that applies to chemicals. This product doesn’t leave residues so that my harvest reaches [...] with this crop from the start – particularly with wireworms and caterpillars that ruined his crop. For growers, one of the main incentives to use beneficial

• Impatiens thrips

  Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) completes its entire development from egg to adult on the plant, specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in

• Chrysopa

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 [...] body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae hide [...] the rock wool slabs, on leaves, via Dibox application boxes or distributed by Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the hive. LED lights [...] provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies [...] better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves and return to the hives

• Citrus mealybug

  females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall [...] waxy material. They move very little. They can be distinguished from other mealy bugs by their possession of 18 pairs of relatively short wax rods round [...] and can be hard to spot. They are smaller than the females, have two pairs of wings and two long tail filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize the females

• Tobacco whitefly

  large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] return to the underside of the leaves. The adult tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) has well-developed piercing-sucking mouthparts and begins to feed on

• Wireless Beehome

  closing the hive entrance can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation The Wireless [...] can last for two seasons if the receivers are switched off after removal from the greenhouse. Storage conditions Store in a dry place out of direct sunlight

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  is committed to ensuring you get the maximum benefits of your Quad. Call now to discuss how to achieve your highest pollination potential by utilizing a [...] sophisticated dance language to direct workers to new food sources. Bumblebees use "buzz pollination " or sonication to release pollen from flower anthers, while [...] pollinators. Compared to honeybees, they continue to do their valuable work, even when weather conditions are poor. 3 top reasons to start using bumblebees

• Flies

  organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae [...] Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type [...] instance Fusarium sp. And Botrytis sp. Adults can also spread pathogens from diseased to healthy plants. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  November 13, 2018

  increase their yields by up to 10 percent, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro.” For more information [...] bio-stimulants and professional, customized advice to help strawberry growers boost crop yields by up to 10 percent. The three components of the NatuGro System [...] concentrations of amino acids and peptides shown to increase plant vitality. Personal, custom-tailored advice from a highly qualified Koppert representative.