Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily fluids to ‘fill up’ the wing veins. This process lasts about ten to twenty minutes. The wings will [...] no longer possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar sheds its skin can vary [...] appearance. The skin is wrinkled at the beginning but splits over time and reveals the shiny cuticle. A pupa doesn’t eat or move except for a small part of its

Spical: The effective weapon against all types of spider mite

Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

small webs – usually on the underside of the leaf, but this may cover the whole crop in particularly with severe infestations. The predatory mite in Spical [...] Biological Control? Spider mite is the favorite food of the predatory mite in Spical , whose appetite for all species of spider mites means it can be used [...] californicus , attacks all species of spider mite: Two-spotted spider mite The best-known and most widespread harmful mite is the two-spotted spider mite ( T

Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

decade of greenhouse experience, adding his expertise to an already impressive team of hydroponic technical support specialists here in the US. The hydro [...] to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability to work closely with growers gives the grower access to information [...] Announce the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell, MI, September 9, 2020 – With the recent

In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

Trianum at the start of the cultivation cycle and after every subsequent eight-week period. They are also treated with Vidi Parva at the start of the cultivation [...] made on the basis of statistics. Resilient cropping with NatuGro ‘In the end, the key question is how we can further improve the development of resilient [...] harzianum T-22 One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially

An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to [...] adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest

Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ [...] and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers [...] growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Second stage: flowering Flowering is the second

The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies [...] studies, value is defined as the savings achieved by not utilizing other pest and disease management methods. Cost-saving advantages of biocontrol Cost savings

Spot the caterpillar!

types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek [...] squirm and quickly lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their own silk. The caterpillars of Tuta absoluta ( tomato leaf miner ) like to hide [...] legs and up to five pairs of false legs (prolegs). The prolegs have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which caterpillar