• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk Sjaak van Dijk: ‘So far, Spidex Vital has done a good job. Hopefully, this [...] shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital . "It’s a good sign if you have a predatory [...] experiences in using the new product are positive. "I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life," the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker

• Leaf miners

  cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon . Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate [...] fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage

• Faba bean

  and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a bla [...] the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used in the United Kingdom [...] blackish-brown with a densely downy skin. Nowadays, modern varieties specifically cultivated for food production have pods which are 15-25 cm long and 2-3

• Thripex-Mini

  exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing [...] especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and it is recommended to carry out a small field [...] have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative

• Biological Pest Control

  infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the [...] populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable [...] enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing

• Blackberry

  and Idaeobatus subgenera. The blackberry is actually not a berry botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists of small kernels [...] About The blackberry is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  humidity is very high. Wet wounds are also a favourite. Chemical intervention is unavoidable in the event of a serious attack. But before that happens, there [...] prevention is better than cure. In addition to the measures mentioned above, applying sulfur is also a good idea. Keep in mind, however, that some natural [...] every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and Botrytis. A multipronged strategy provides the

• Apple blossom weevil

  beneath loose bark, in leaf litter, hedgerows, and other sheltered locations around the orchard. Spring activity As temperatures increase in early spring, adults [...] pupation, new adults emerge in late spring or early summer and feed on foliage before seeking overwintering sites later in the season. Management of apple [...] fruit set. Heavy infestations can significantly impact yield, particularly in orchards with high pest pressure. Learn more Damage symptoms of apple blossom

• Spinach

  family that originates in Asia. It is consumed as vegetable and is rich in iron. It is grown as a vegetable worldwide and growths to a height of about 30 cm [...] cm. It is eaten fresh, steamed or boiled and has a high nutritional value.

• Coleobug

  feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence of prey and remain in the crop [...] crop until pests reappear. It has a high reproduction rate and a relatively short life cycle, allowing populations to establish quickly. Pests Effective against [...] Appearence Coleobug has a distinctive and easily recognizable appearance among lady beetles . Adults are 4–7 mm long and have a bright pink or reddish-pink