• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  move within the web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears [...] use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  nematodes is that the young plants are much stronger now. Growing Lisianthus is no easy task, so the more vital the plant, the better for the end-growers [...] chemical agents was much reduced over the years. At the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision of Koppert consultant [...] Great Success In the past the young, fragile plants had been subjected to fungus gnats (Sciara) and shore flies (Scatella Stagnalis) while the range of chemical

• Natutec Drone

  acres) per hour. That’s 20 times faster than manual dispersal! Easy reach – the drone can reach areas that may be difficult to access on the ground – such [...] dispersal – this shortens the time the beneficial organisms need to establish itself in the ecosystem and do its work in the crop Trained pilots - Koppert’s [...] pilots are specifically trained to work with the vulnerable beneficials and the unique dispersal system. Two controllers keep the Natutec Drone stable and you

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  almost guarantee that the two-spotted spider mite will rear its ugly head. A big advantage of the predatory mites in Spical , is that you can use them [...] Neoseiulus californicus Spical-Plus Neoseiulus californicus What is Biological Control? Spider mite is the favorite food of the predatory mite in Spical , [...] widespread harmful mite is the two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ). This spider mite drives quite a few growers around the world to despair. If conditions

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. Everything’s [...] it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative [...] on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22, the product colonizes the plant’s root system and keeps pathogenic fungi away from the roots. He puts two grams

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite [...] and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users [...] Amblyseius swirskii It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural

• Strawberry

  causing damage to the plants, affecting their overall health and productivity. One of the species that is known to infest strawberries is Phytonemus pallidus [...] ability to reproduce rapidly and inflict damage to the plants. Spider mites feed on the strawberry leaves by piercing the plant cells and extracting the sap [...] damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  mites are pests of many crops throughout the world. By far the most common species in greenhouses is the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae [...] and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Overview of Mite Plant Damage Larvae, nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to the host plant

• Hemp russet mite

  divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite groups [...] groups have four pairs. The hemp russet mite has four life stages: egg, two nymphal stages and adult. The nymphal stages are sometimes also called larva (1st [...] cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  creatures (arachnids) that reproduce very quickly and can quickly become resistant to chemicals. The spider-mite family is huge, but it is the two-spotted spider [...] able to tackle the top four pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops around the world. [...] mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even between regions. Nevertheless, all growers need to be able