Operation Mealybug

has begun! Mealybugs are a feared enemy, causing considerable damage to crops. Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen [...] makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them. They can therefore survive the chemical [...] species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting

Long-tailed mealybug

citrus mealy bug but it nevertheless encompasses many species of (ornamental) crops (e.g. croton, orchids, grapes, avocado, apple, citrus). The species often [...] warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting [...] s in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit

Natutec biocontrol application devices

range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms over crops. Each Natutec solution is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs [...] growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach or large arable crops . Improve the effectiveness of biological control methods through uniform [...] your operations and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of your biological crop protection applications. Consult your local Koppert representative for p

Bumblebee pollination

honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are [...] pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing [...] enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other pollinators, bumblebees have unique characteristics

Integrated Pest Management

, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth [...] pheromone traps can make mass trapping more effective. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can [...] reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the

Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

hives can be placed higher inside the crop, at a minimum height of 1.4 meters above the ground, particularly in dense crop areas. On the darkest days of winter [...] different directions, away from the crop. For horizontal placement, entrances may be in the same direction, but away from the crop, with a maximum of two hives [...] winter, consider placing the hives above the crop near the greenhouse roof. This allows bumblebees to receive maximum daylight, aiding their orientation

Neoseiulus californicus

the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging into direct sunlight [...] first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch [...] released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly. I also noticed many P [...] farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me

Trichoderma harzianum

For transplanted crops it is possible to start applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil [...] Biofungicide for crop protection Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various [...] Trichoderma harzianum is often applied as a biocontrol agent to protect crops against soil-borne diseases, improve nutrient uptake, and enhance overall

Miglyphus

wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should [...] known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases