Long-tailed mealybug

mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are [...] length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or

Amblyseius andersoni

are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius [...] according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in [...] not exposed to direct sunlight. Sachets already have an exit hole. Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality [...] necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation

Atheta

application at the beginning of the growing cycle, and a small re-application at each transplant is sufficient to enable Atheta populations to establish e [...] ). Due to their ability to move quickly, fly when needed, these predatory rove beetles can be monitored by scraping back the top 1-2 cm. of the growing [...] short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their

Neoseiulus cucumeris

Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use o Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole o Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex [...] colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight [...] already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Thripex -Plus depends on climate

Phytoseiulus persimilis

shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative [...] already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on

Natutec Airobug

with the material to be released and close the lid Attach the dosing pots to the Airobug Turn on the switch of the Airobug to start releasing the material [...] Adjust the dosing pots to the correct settings making use of the information provided in the table on the underside of the dosing pots Fill the dosing [...] Place the Airobug in the right start position on the mono-rail or pipe-rail Make sure the battery is fully charged Calculate the time required for the Airobug

Amblydromalus limonicus

before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus have to feed. If [...] If they do not have access to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are

Open field pollination

Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions [...] impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across

Faba bean

for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used in the United [...] Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is [...] sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a blackish-brown with a densely downy