• Miglyphus

  January 1, 1970

  Pests Leaf miners ( Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the [...] Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf [...] as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead

• Operation Mealybug

  January 1, 1970

  gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically [...] the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory beetle [...] product name Cryptobug-L. Damage symptoms of mealybugs Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their

• Flowering potted plants

  January 1, 1970

  flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species are usually grown indoors [...] plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus is well known for its large, ornate flowers which [...] About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and green

• Tomato russet mite

  January 1, 1970

  on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet [...] lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae [...] parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite groups have four pairs.

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  chefs Anthony and Fumiko talk of their passion for food and nature. ‘We have to respect every living thing. If we lose our biodiversity and work with chemicals [...] This year’s global theme is: ‘Our actions are our future – better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life’. The United Nations [...] Rome last month has called for bold new actions to transform the way the world produces and consumes food, with the aim of getting back on track to achieving

• Kiwi

  January 1, 1970

  About Kiwifruit, kiwi or Chinese gooseberry are all names that refer to the edible berries of various species of woody vines that belong to the genus Actinidia [...] kiwifruit or Actinidia chinensis has a soft and bronze colored skin. The color of its flesh varies from a bright green to an intense yellow color. This particular [...] particular kind tastes sweeter and has a more aromatic flavor, reminiscent of subtropical fruit varieties.

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether or not the nematodes are proving effective [...] stages of cultivation, predatory mites such as Swirski-Mite ( Amblyseius swirskii ) tackle the initial larval stages. However, if large numbers of insects [...] Loss of appetite, discoloration, drying out, and shrinkage – the nematodes are doing their job The nematodes in Entonem ( Steinernema feltiae ) and Capsanem

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  update to our Citripar product, enhancing both its sustainability and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective biological control of Citrus mealybug [...] easier for growers to apply Citripar effectively while also reducing plastic use. While this is a step forward, we continue working toward our goal of developing [...] easy placement of the product in the crop canopy. The new Citripar packaging is made from primarily recyclable materials. It consists of a recyclable cardboard

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  January 1, 1970

  components of the Wireless BeeHome system can vary according to the country of sales. For instance, there are 2 types of transmitters: 1 for EU countries [...] responsible for the ultimate success of the fruit set. Koppert Biological Systems cannot be held liable for the consequences of incorrect use of the Wireless [...] 3. Timer 4. Antenna 5. Set of mounting brackets 4 Figure 1.1 Overview of Wireless BeeHome System (based on the country of sales, the socket and plug

• Stable fly

  January 1, 1970

  with large amounts of decaying organic matter, such as compost piles, hay bales, spilled feed and near the edge of silage pits. As with all flies, development [...] belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed on mammalian [...] and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms Stable flies typically congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population