Ercal

pupae shortly before it emerges. Pack size 3,000; 15,000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each [...] at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix . Consult [...] mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging

Feltiella acarisuga

acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against [...] highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species, in particular the [...] acarisuga in their pest management programs, agricultural and horticultural producers can protect their crops from spider mites while reducing reliance on chemical

Southern European marshland pyralid

Caterpillars are found in webs, preferably in damp, humid places and are thus mainly found low in the crop, often in decaying organic material on the ground or [...] but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower [...] caterpillars pupate in an earthen cocoon, concealed either within the crop or in another suitable spot in the vicinity. Pupation occurs in a cocoon made of

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

‘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 [...] There are many oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for [...] management. Buha manages some 9000 solitary oak trees withing this municipality. In 2020 the level of infestation with the oak processionary caterpillar within

Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

Drone in less than two years. Nevertheless, the technology will be launched commercially in the United States this year. The right ratio ‘It began in 2017 [...] All in all, Koppert has developed a completely new and ready-for-market (proved and based on Lab Trials) technology in less than two years. In January [...] the drone This was then tested in a hangar owned by Dronecentrum drop it, the beneficials must survive the fall. ‘In other words, Valkenburg. The main

Western flower thrips

many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and [...] (Frankliniella occidentalis) usually pupate in the ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and [...] most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including

Cyclamen mite

smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. [...] There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable [...] mite remains immobile on the leaf surface and does not feed. Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating

Natutec Drone Release System

parameters are set depending on crop, introduction density and natural enemies. After creating the flight pattern the drone starts its flight to apply natural [...] of 8 hectares per hour (measured in strawberries). Volume of dosing pot/drum 13 litres. Range 1-10 metres, depending on height, product and circumstances

Citrus

. Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States, the [...] Citrus About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon [...] kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions

Biological Pest Control

chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory mites are introduced into agricultural crops to prey on or parasitize [...] populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable [...] Conservation biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between