Blueberry

diseases can be applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent protection, where they will compete with the pathogenic fungi [...] plant less vulnerable to infection. Bumblebees are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production [...] productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes pest monitoring, cultural practices

Quad

allows the bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing [...] of between 12-30°C (keep out of sun on days with temperatures above 25°C). Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best pollination results, start [...] plastic bags to kill remaining live bumblebees, which takes approximately 2 weeks. When all bumblebees are dead dispose the hives according to local legislation

Apple

years, before European colonists introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit [...] Currently, more than 7,500 known varieties of apples are being cultivated, each with their own characteristics. Ripe apples usually have a red, yellow, green

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

i prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales or [...] Sometimes the larvae resort to cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva [...] consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions. Above 33°C their searching behaviour comes to a standstill

Isarid

action When spores of Isarid come into contact with the insect pest they attach to the body and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the spore germ tube [...] Isarid depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended dosage for each crop and situation [...] (>30°C)) or contact with water for more than 24 hours Notes Isarid has a pre-harvest interval of zero (0) days. It can be applied up to and including the

Citrus

fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia and the Malay Archipelago. Some citrus [...] cultivation. Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States [...] commercial varieties include oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and tangerines and to a lesser extent, tangelos. Oranges account for the greatest value in terms

Mushroom

macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be observed with the naked eye). They can appear either below ground (hypogeous) or [...] most popular of these, Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties

Whitefly

are not true flies but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The [...] plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are [...] causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops

Fall Armyworm

sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central America. This makes it possible for fall armyworms to spread over large [...] large areas rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially those with a strong ultra-violet component. Damage symptoms The developing [...] appear ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan