Capirel

can be used for biological control of various insect pests in orchards, berries, outdoor vegetables and urban trees. Pests Fly larvae ( Diptera ): Sciarid [...] gallons/acre). Timing Timing and frequency depend on the pest species and the crop environment (relative humidity, soil moisture and temperature). Consult a [...] ciliata ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue

Cotton leafworm

triangular dots on their body. Before pupation, caterpillars crawl to the ground and settle in the surface layers. The pupa is 15 to 20 mm long and reddish brown [...] economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently found in Africa, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and parts of Mediterranean Europe including [...] including the Balearic Islands, Madeira and the Azores. Damage symptoms Most of the damage is caused by the older caterpillars which are voracious leaf feeders

Horiver Disc

root aphids and fungus gnats. Pests Root aphids , fungus gnats . Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught [...] Presentation Polysterene disc coated with dry sticky glue. Available colours and sizes Yellow: 18 cm diameter Numbers per package 50 pieces Application Remove [...] the top side of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage One Horiver Disc per plant. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F

Diglyphus isaea

for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool [...] sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners The parasitic [...] nectar and honeydew. Life cycle and appearance of Diglyphus isaea Because Diglyphus isaea is an ectoparasite, all instars (egg, larva, pupa and adult)

Pollination

production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products [...] growers worldwide, offering reliable and efficient pollination solution that elevates crop yields and overall quality. Their carefully managed deployment guarantees [...] even in unfavorable weather conditions and protected environments. The Koppert hives are user-friendly, safe and necessitating minimal maintenance. By

Steinernema carpocapsae

biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. Steinernema [...] foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do [...] infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural

Spotted Wing Drosophila

spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms [...] blueberries, strawberries) and stone fruits (e.g. cherries, plums) being particularly susceptible to infestation. Life cycle and appearance of Spotted wing [...] wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit and for laying

Deltatrap

monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs [...] the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also [...] mealybugs . Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action The Deltatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

prevention. The more pests we can keep out of the young plants, the better.’ Perfect results with controlling fungus gnats and thrips pupae Their maximum biological [...] weeks and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips [...] moving to ensure that the composition is homogeneous and the nematodes are distributed adequately and evenly over the crop.’ Important to avoid slower growth

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly peach potato aphids and glasshouse potato aphids ), and Duponchelia moths [...] Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also [...] remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers