• American serpentine leaf miner

  cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown [...] exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning [...] miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  vegetables , among others. Using beneficial nematodes in apple Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-et-Garonne, region of France. Here he [...] Fruit growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural solution [...] hectares used for baby compotes, and plums on 2 hectares. He started his orchard in 1987 and used conventional pest control until 2016, when he switched to organic

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  systems in the same way that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many [...] become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they [...] horticulture since 1986, steps have recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now

• Fall Armyworm

  disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central [...] the warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green [...] pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and

• Tomato pinworm

  ely 9 to 12 mm in size and their main characteristic is their mottled brown colouration. At 25°C, it survives for about a week, but in cooler places it [...] General The tomato pinworm mainly attacks tomato, but it can also survive in other Solanaceae species, especially eggplant and potato. It is frequently [...] tomato pinworm attacks both the leaves and fruits of tomato. Mining by larvae in the leaves is the most common type of injury. Initially, the mine is long

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  bumblebees in regulating their climate in hot weather conditions. Bumblebee hives with a sustainable future Plant pollinator interaction in hot temperatures [...] temperatures We understand the vital role that bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial [...] keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. Best practice for pollination in hot te

• Thripex-Plus

  Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Downloads Predatory Mites Poster Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed [...] larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period [...] as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated

• Swirski-Mite LD

  and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period [...] mites whitepaper Predatory Mites Poster Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an [...] as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated

• Broad mite

  General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] leaves. In case of a mild infestation, one can often see brown, frequently collapsed spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case [...] pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle for one

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time. These tools streamline [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring [...] the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop