• Chrysopa-E

  conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] lacewing attack their prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae [...] be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with carrier material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing [...] level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's [...] immediately tells you how the level of infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the [...] numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the

• Natutec Drone

  tasks while the drone does the work; especially during peak periods when manpower is stretched Time-saving – the drone system disperses beneficial organisms [...] of biological organisms in record time over large agricultural expanses. It is a unique dispersal mechanism that can carry a wide range of biological products [...] company to supply the most capable and highly skilled drone pilots. UAV-IQ is an agricultural technology (“AgTech”) company that leverages deep experience

• Encarsia formosa

  wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] transparent to brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the [...] seen clearly that the pupa develops freely within the host pupa. When the parasitic wasp is fully grown, it eats a round hole in the pupal cuticle. It takes

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  establishment and pest control when other mites struggle. In tomato, use of Amblydromalus limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress high densities

• Lesser house fly

  other Fannia spp. are medium-sized to small flies with dark bodies and legs. When the flies mate, adult males will form swarms in areas with still air out [...] fly ’s full life cycle generally takes between 18–22 days to complete but is prolonged by low temperatures.

• Aphidius colemani

  wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with [...] aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming [...] colemani Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  enormous database of trial results, both locally and abroad. This is very important when growers start out and our consultants play a vital role during the [...] ’ ‘We know that it is better to introduce Limonica than Swirski-Mite at low temperatures and we have a great deal of experience when applying them in different [...] abroad. The connection between product, crop and consultant is close, so that the produce is optimal by harvest time. This requires knowledge, timing, and

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  a spider mite attack is not complicated. The webs are particularly obvious, and when you spot those, the level of infestation is already high. But even [...] requires you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them [...] pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to areas