• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  plenty of options! IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Biocontrol for Spider Mites A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites [...] crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider [...] flower buds. The aphids also secrete honeydew, making the crop sticky and forming a basis for fungus to grow. And the trouble does not end there, as aphids

• Consumers

  around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently [...] sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive

• Asian citrus psyllid

  disease is spread when adults fly to a healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus tree in as little as five [...] after mating and adults live for several months. Females psyllids lay more than 800 eggs during their life cycle. Recommended for you Plant Pests [...] citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or Huanglongbing. It is

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  especially during winter to extend daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees. Grow lights emit the light spectrum relevant for plant growth and d [...] advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies for attracting [...] remains closed for a full day, it's better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves

• Strawberry

  damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several [...] Innovation Biocontrol for Spider Mites Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite [...] Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases

• Pollination

  flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array [...] required for increased fruit set and enhanced crop uniformity, ultimately driving profits for growers. Bumblebees work diligently seven days a week, from [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  than on a crop without flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes [...] damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no [...] °C/86°F, it takes just nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection As a tomato grower, you have to keep the crop healthy for almost [...] important, as this is the only opportunity for you as a grower to thoroughly tackle diseases and pests, without having to fear collapse of the biological system [...] during crop rotation is to carefully clean the empty greenhouse, everything in the greenhouse, and equipment, to ensure a clean start. For many years, most growers

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  allow one to several cycles of eggs to hatch, extending the viability of the packet. It’s a subtle detail but an important one to anyone looking to extend [...] Horiver cards come in a variety of sizes and shapes for different pests, and we had a number of samples available to show growers how each one works. We also [...] didn’t return to a pile of paperwork. That’s a good thing because we have a full schedule of national and regional shows ahead of us! We hope to see you at

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  nutrition, a better environment and a better life’. The United Nations first Food Systems Summit held in Rome last month has called for bold new actions to transform [...] getting back on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are a ‘Partner’ for the UN SDGs and actively supporting a number of them. They [...] sharing knowledge. He started the Terre de Liens in 2003 to buy farms for a growing community to face the challenges presented by climate change. Assa Restaurant