Artificially lit crops pollination advice

growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 [...] bumblebee wings while flying to the lights, and multiple light sources can cause confusion in their orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in [...] bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects [...] several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus gnats), thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear [...] generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails, nematodes and other small soil-dwelling organisms

Atheta

seedling/cutting propagation areas, etc.). Due to their ability to move quickly, fly when needed, these predatory rove beetles can be monitored by scraping back

Pollination

Asian citrus psyllid

of about 25 to 35 mm long. The adults are active, jumping/flying insects and can readily fly short distances when disturbed. The psyllid’s life cycle includes [...] feeding on bacteria-infected plants and then disease is spread when adults fly to a healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease

Aphelinus abdominalis

range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] elongated form, and their black colour. Adult wasps prefer to walk rather than fly, and will jump if irritated.

Rhyzobug FAQ

Application What is the best application time during the day? Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as [...] when disturbed. While releasing they are not flying, is this normal? Adult Rhyzobius lophanthae do not fly immediately like other ladybirds, therefore it

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest, humidity, application equipment etc [...] Frankliniella occidentalis Entonem (most effective against pupae) Shore flies Scatella sp. * Larva * Entonem Capsanem Garden swift moth Pharmacis [...] of vine weevils and several beetles, caterpillars, the larvae of sciarid flies and many others. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out

Whitefly

they are often found on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies are not true flies but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and [...] Whiteflies are weak fliers and tend to flutter around plants rather than fly in a straight line. They are often found on the undersides of leaves, where [...] young leaves where they lay their eggs. If the plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To

Caterpillar control with nematodes

biological control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies and several beetles . Research and field experience however show that beneficial [...] response in pests enabling them to adapt, nematodes remain highly effective over time. Free of concerns about the diminishing performance of conventional pesticides [...] Solar radiation is low Usually evenings or early mornings are suitable timings for application. An adjuvant is recommended. Check the Entonem and Capsanem