Predatory insects

natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced [...] share common traits in their feeding habits. Lacewing larvae, sometimes referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids [...] populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control of mealybugs , thrips and caterpillars . Koppert offers Chrysopa , Chrysopa-E

Cryptobug-L

Buckwheat hulls. Application Deploy material on rock wool slabs, or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec [...] Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug-L depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally.

Pepper

transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in commercial greenhouses [...] greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. [...] belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno

Tobacco aphid

yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow

Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops such as onion, radish, and cabbage. Bean seed fly damages [...] larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots, stems, and hypocotyls, reducing water and nutrient uptake. This results in stunted growth, wilting, yellowing [...] seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel . Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed

Kosarid™ FP

Application On-farm or Retailer Seed Treatment / Planter Box. Timing Sowing Process. Storage time after receipt Adhere to expiration date printed on product [...] Availability Kosarid FP is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: KY, IL, IN, IA, MI, MO, OH Mode of action Kosarid™ FP will [...] Suppresses seedling diseases effectively targeting listed soil borne pathogens to ensure a healthier start. Diseases Achlya spp.; Aspergillus spp.; Cochliobolus

Red palm weevil

weevils to lay eggs deeper into the tissue. Additionally, this provides entry points for microbial agents that can further destroy living tissue. Due to the [...] but has spread to Africa and Europe with distribution through the Mediterranean since the 1980s. Damage symptoms It is very difficult to recognize the first [...] damage done before these later stages when detection becomes easier, can suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs individually into soft tissues mainly at

Potato aphid

yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow [...] but may also be pink or red (especially in tomato), depending on the food source. Even the winged forms can be red. Wingless potato aphids are 1.7 - 3

Natutec Drone Release System

Release System to quickly release natural enemies over large areas. Mode of action The Natutec Drone Release System contains a reservoir which can be filled [...] filled with the product to be released. Flight parameters are set depending on crop, introduction density and natural enemies. After creating the flight pattern [...] the drone starts its flight to apply natural enemies fully autonomously, with a performance of 8 hectares per hour (measured in strawberries). Volume of dosing

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control [...] depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest, humidity, application equipment etc. If you have any questions [...] role in the biological control of many pests, keeping fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests while minimizing chemical residues. In optimal