• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  where to find the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves [...] need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful tool in monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential [...] spots, silvery spots, and excrement in the crop. Time to sound the alarm? Or not... How many adult thrips or larvae you can tolerate in your crop depends on

• Diglyphus isaea

  This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica [...] Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management programs [...] Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  female is about 1.5-2 mm in length and brown, with distinctive black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black in colour. Anagyrus vladimiri [...] females will also readily attack second and fourth instars. The female lays a single egg in each host. Eggs laid in smaller hosts usually produce males. Prior [...] vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct

• Aphidius matricariae

  predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and reducing [...] interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius [...] family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural

• Aphidius colemani

  the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments [...] wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from [...] least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia formosa ( Enermix ). Open package carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite [...] the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental [...] conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but instead rely on nectar and honeydew

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length [...] length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker [...] mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  recognizes the potential and efficacy of these beneficial nematodes in protecting his sweet corn crop. Bean seed fly control and organic farming practices [...] host plants. Larvae hatch and tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop loss. The rapid damage [...] nematodes offer a strategic advantage in the control of bean seed fly. They search for and penetrate Delia platura larvae and release symbiotic bacteria into

• Plant Disease Management

  planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating crops disrupts disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Diseas [...] is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more resilient and better equipped to [...] disease management and improved crop health. They work by outcompeting pathogens for space and nutrients, parasitizing pathogens, and strengthening plant

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  Check the Entonem and Capsanem product page for detailed advice on application, handling and storage. Get in contact Nematodes and chemicals Nematodes [...] control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies and several beetles . Research and field experience however show that beneficial [...] nematode products can be used in conventional, organic or zero residue growing methods in a wide range of crops; fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops. 5 reasons