• Natutec Airbug

  holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released [...] components: Blowing device and extendable stick Belt with holder to carry handle Extension handle to adjust working height Batteries (12V) with charger Belt bag [...] lid Connect the tube to the blower and secure with a wing nut Place the fully charged battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the

• New Packaging

  the switch to the new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely [...] Koppert uses to produce its bumblebee hive liners. By incorporating these, we continue and will continue to find solutions to contribute to the better health [...] years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish this but by cutting

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to [...] their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations [...] after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon [...] between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  was a huge advantage not to have to wait for the pre-harvest interval that applies to chemicals. This product doesn’t leave residues so that my harvest reaches [...] the nematode solution Casea, the Spanish farmer had to discard half of his asparagus harvest due to the damage caused by pests. ‘Once I started applying [...] damaged asparagus nor did I have to discard part of the harvest, as was the case before. Casea had done the job very well.’ Easy to use and no residue Beneficial

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon [...] below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  important to scout carefully throughout the season and adapt your strategy quickly when pests appear. Attention to fungi Then the summer draws to a close [...] 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 a year. Your [...] 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. This is

• Long-tailed mealybug

  long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or asexual, the latter apparently being the more common situation. Unlike most other mealy [...] often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large [...] production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause

• Atheta

  each transplant is sufficient to enable Atheta populations to establish effectively. Dosage may vary from 1 (preventive) to 10 (high curative) individuals/m2 [...] Atheta depends on climate, crop and pest pressure and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. One application at the beginning of the growing [...] growing media. Each pile should contain 50-100 beetles . The beetles are adapt to most growing situations (beds, pots, seedling/cutting propagation areas, etc

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like extreme cold. You can store it for a short time at 10-15 °C/50-59°F, but the eggs will not hatch. To ensure [...] develops up to 36 °C/96.8°F, it does not do well at higher temperatures. Not only does temperature play a role, but the humidity should not be too low either [...] Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can be used in a wide range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits ,