Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

Where should you look to find insects? This varies by crop and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some [...] example, mealy bugs , spider mites , and other mites never appear on sticky traps. And this also applies to fungi, of course. For other pests, however, sticky [...] track of how the situation is developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control. Monitoring can be done

Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

Calkins, to discuss an extremely important topic these days, BioSolutions for crops. Biocontrols are on just about every greenhouse professional’s mind, and [...] you’re looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber [...] knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast he answers rapid-fire questions and dives a little deeper into

Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

increasing to 30°C before slowing down again above this level. At 25°C, population numbers double every three days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature [...] population development. Start by making sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control can also help. Temperature is the [...] cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the

Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

importance of relationships in this regard, and gives her thoughts on Thrips parvispinus—the pepper thrips hitchhiking their way North on tropical plants. It’s [...] In this week’s episode of Tech on Demand host Bill Calkins discusses spring pest control, integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies [...] Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up across North America

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

daylight occurs (particularly 4 to 10 weeks before or after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In [...] pollination rates. In this article, we will delve into the unique aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome [...] adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks before/after the shortest day), with an additional

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Limonica Ulti-Mite

husks, bran and sawdust. Downloads Limonica Ulti-Mite - Cool by Nature. Tough on Thrips. Predatory Mites Whitepaper Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations [...] damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Limonica Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblydromalus

Asian citrus psyllid

from 14 days at 28°C/82.4°F to 49 days at 15°C/59°F. New adults reach reproductive maturity within 2 or 3 days, oviposition begins about 1 or 2 days after [...] into plant tissue to feed. Adults feed on young stems and on leaves of all developmental stages. Nymphs feed on young leaves and stems, continuously secreting [...] of honeydew and a thread-like waxy substance so black sooty mold develops on the honeydew. Their feeding damages citrus by burning back new shoots or causing

Corn earworm

aubergine, pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn [...] three, in the hairs of green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the young kernels at the tip of the cob. During the third [...] stripes on the body. When the larva has fully developed, it stops feeding and descends onto the ground to bury itself around 10-12 cm deep. This prepupal

Grey mould

common symptoms are grey-brown lesions. The lesions occur on leaves, stems, fruits and flowers. On flowers, usually small round specks occur first, called [...] may or may not grow into larger grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during [...] the content of the plant cells as nutrients. On the infected area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination