• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Potato & Outdoor Vegetables

  every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil Larvae 3 billion/ha Pea moth Cydia nigiricana Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times [...] detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Onions Onion fly Delia antiqua Apply 7 to 14 days after [...] Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight [...] in a bottle or bucket ( Thripex , Thripex-V ). Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use o Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage [...] pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of

• Amblyseius swirskii

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage [...] slightly larger. The larvae of Amblyseius swirskii do not need to feed. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow

• House fly

  Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal [...] commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on livestock [...] House fly The adult house fly ( Musca domestica ) is 6–7 mm long, yellowish-grey to dark grey in colour, with four narrow black stripes on the thorax,

• Leaf miners

  lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of [...] miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of [...] enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological control

• FytoFert S

  Apply 0.32 - 0.42 gal/acre for cereals, canola, and corn. Use a sufficient volume of water to ensure thorough coverage. For specific recommendations on crop [...] season. Storage time after receipt: 24 months Storage temperature: 40ºF Storage conditions: Store container upright and keep tightly closed when not in use [...] use. Shake vigorously to re-suspend contents immediately prior to addition in water

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is compostable is a further advantage for users. After [...] success. "The fact that Swirskii is so popular should not surprise you," says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power [...] temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  gives growers the opportunity to act in good time. The dashboard linked to the app is able to generate advice reports and holds the key to further stan [...] count the insects in the crop. The IPM-data is then stored in a central database and offers growers the possibility to carry out detailed analysis of the [...] diseases, but also the biological control and chemical agents present in the greenhouse,’ says Vroegop. ‘The smartest thing about the app is the image recognition

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  visible residue, is another major advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium [...] increase the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long [...] and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state until released) with a gel formulation which si

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally [...] 2016, when he switched to organic methods. ‘I had some difficulties with codling moths and leafrollers at the time and switched to biocontrol to save my [...] helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce