Two-spotted spider mite

are mainly red-brown). Both males and females usually have two large black spots, giving rise to the common name, “two-spotted spider mite”. The spots [...] spider mite Two-spotted spider mites are small and have eight legs. Adult females are about 0.5 mm long. They have an oval body that is rounded at the rear [...] red, brown, or almost black. Males are smaller and more active than the females, with a body that is narrower and more pointed at the rear. Colour is very

Thrips

the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs [...] insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are

Amblyseius andersoni

Red Mite ( Panonychus ulmi ). At 25°C under optimal conditions, an adult female Amblyseius andersoni consumes 4-5 first instar larvae of Western Flower [...] larger. The larvae of Amblyseius andersoni are facultative feeders, which means that they can feed but feeding is not necessary for their development into [...] elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia [...] microscope to check for the presence of nematodes. If I can see them this means that the spraying was successful.’ A high standard To prevent damage to the

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 [...] constricted to form one or more light-coloured diamonds, thus the common name diamond back moth. The moths are weak fliers and can disperse, on average

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

beneficials to keep these pests under control. Consultant Wim van der Meer names them for us. Amazone Plants uses Macro-Mite to combat the pupae of the Western [...] emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides, meaning they don't lose their efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions [...] nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode species, and the database immediately shows which crop protection

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

barbs. This means that the worker and queen can withdraw their stinger and are able to sting again. Honeybees do have a barbed stinger, meaning they can only [...] honeybees and hairier than wasps. Only bumblebee workers, which are the female bumblebees, and queens have stingers. This is also true with honeybees and

Whitefly

wings in a vertical position over their body when at rest. Color: As their name suggests, whiteflies are usually white or pale yellow in color. This is due [...] species is one of the most widespread and damaging whitefly pests. As the name suggests, it is commonly found in greenhouse environments, where it feeds [...] species is also called silverleaf whitefly ( Bemisia argentifolii ), but this name actually refers to the same species. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly

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SHEET SECTION 1 - SUBSTANCE IDENTITY AND COMPANY INFORMATION 1.1 PRODUCT NAME: STREPTORID™ FP 1.2 COMPANY INFORMATION: Koppert Biological Systems, Inc [...] to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean highwater mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater [...] to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater