• Citrus mealybug

  filaments are always shorter than 20% of body length. They produce little wax, so that the light yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There

• Bumblebee pollination

  quality. Unlike other pollinators, bumblebees have unique characteristics that make them exceptional at this task. Their large size allows them to carry [...] Koppert bumblebees? Koppert bumblebees present a reliable, sustainable solution that guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over

• Diglyphus isaea

  holes are the evidence that a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come from the mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black

• Miglyphus

  effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae and pupae are visible through

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 17, 2021

  Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum has many positive characteristics that are beneficial for growers, as it reduces the levels of disease, improves [...] results in a stronger and more resilient crop. And which grower wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum in a nutshell: The Trianum T [...] fungi compete with pathogenic fungi. The principle is very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and

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

  November 8, 2024

  product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change [...] Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The [...] ces. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  testament to the evolving landscape of agriculture and the promising future that awaits those who embrace change.

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  pests that are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready [...] predatory mite, Stratiolaelaps scimitus, that live on the soil around the plant and eat the thrips pupae that fall to the ground. [...] Spider mite Although, the spider mite is always a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep spider mites at bay, one

• Bacilirid

  WA, WV Mode of action Competition for space Bacilirid contains bacteria that colonizes on developing root and shoot systems of plants, preventing, controlling

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  n Demands More R&D Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling [...] thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) causes the most trouble. But other species that cause damage are also seen regularly. They're often difficult for growers [...] brown dots. This can lead to considerable damage. 5. A very unusual aspect is that the thrips females can lay eggs without being fertilized by a male. Usually