• Anthurium

  biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital The nematodes are doing their job Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Aphids and How to Protect [...] Protect Your Crop Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets? Insight to the Production of Nematodes Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly [...] The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is actually

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  immediately see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand [...] show how the level of infestation is developing. This function has also been made faster and better.’ Lower chance of errors Lastly, the ease of use has [...] this immediately tells you how the level of infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's

• Stable fly

  typically congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs [...] feed on animal blood, and females must be engorged with blood to lay eggs. They are highly mobile insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts [...] belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed on mammalian

• Western flower thrips

  silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll [...] occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

• Chrysoperla carnea

  are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae of green lacewings [...] behaviour of Chrysoperla carnea Lacewing larvae search for prey randomly on the plant. Their efficiency is seriously impaired by the presence of leaf hairs [...] individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached to the substrate by a slender

• Broad mite

  that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host [...] by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites show a preference for [...] tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark

• Clover

  names for plants belonging to the genus Trifolium . This genus consists of around 300 species of plants that are part of leguminous pea family of Fabaceae [...] and South America, also in tropical areas on high altitude. Various varieties of clover are widely cultivated to serve as animal fodder. The most popular [...] Fabaceae . The plant is found in many places. The greatest variety of species is found in temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. However, many species

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  the compatibility of the product. Will ants influence the effect of Rhyzobug? Ants will remove larvae of Rhyzobug and carry them to their nest. This will [...] mm 1,6x larger 4 mm What is the mode of action of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Both the adults and the larvae feed on armoured scale insects. Small scales are [...] fecundity of Rhyzobius lophanthae? On average, females can lay around 600 eggs during their lifespan (at 25ºC). What are the optimal temperatures to introduce

• Cyclamen mite

  that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host [...] occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue [...] and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Proof of predation The [...] change to the characteristic red-orange color. This takes 1-2 days. After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation