• Sciarid flies

  damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the [...] plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also eat [...] Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult

• Cotton leafworm

  leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates [...] whitish yellow. They are laid in clusters of 20 to 500 pieces on lower leaf surfaces, often on the lower parts of the plant. The female covers the eggs with [...] dorsal line bordered on either side by two yellowish-red or greyish stripes and small yellow dots on each segment. The underside of the caterpillar is greyish-red

• Diamond back moth

  singly or in small groups of two or ten eggs on both the upper and lower surface of leaves, preferentially in depressions, and rarely on stems or petioles. There [...] with a few short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of prolegs protrudes from the posterior end, forming a distinctive [...] cases of severe infestation, entire leaves may be destroyed, leaving only the veins. The larvae feed also on the chlorophyll-rich green areas of stems

• Horiver Wetstick

  parvispinus Green: Echinothrips americanus Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation [...] ion and counting of insects trapped. Storage time See Best before date. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage conditions In a cool, dry place. [...] Use Horiver Wetstick for trapping and monitoring of different flying insects. Pests Yellow: whitefly , thrips , fungus gnats, leaf miners Blue: thrips

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins, or low on the stem or [...] pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include ornamental [...] pyralid Adults of the European pepper moth ( Duponchelia fovealis ) are light to dark brown with a clearly visible white crinkled line on the forewing.

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed [...] timetable Points of attention 19:00 Snow 18:00 Place hives above the crop horizontally from approx. week 39 until week 9, depending on the environment [...] lights are turned on 02:00 00:00 Daylight From week 47 until week 52 introduce one colony per hectare per week above the crop near the end of the plant rows

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Essentially, a crop is an ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize on this system [...] this fungus grows on a wound, the plant defends itself by creating antibodies. Although plants can fight off the fungus, that point of initial infection [...] the fungus needs to strike. Several species of caterpillars , such as Duponchelia , are a good example of this. They cause substantial damage as they feed

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  Airobreez is a handheld blower which has been specifically developed and designed for the release and application of natural enemies in a protected growing [...] enhancing the effectiveness of your Integrated Pest Management strategy! Low mortality Natural enemies are released over the crop with a gentle airstream [...] The mortality rate of the natural enemies is kept to a minimum, less than 2%. Uniform & precise distribution The Airobreez features a unique paddle dosage

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents a handful of situations [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. Jeremy’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and

• General conditions Koppert Biological Systems Inc.

  compensation of any damages suffered in any manner as a result of late delivery, excepting in cases of intent or gross negligence on the part of Koppert Biological [...] se; Professional Relation : a contracting party, either a natural person or a legal entity, acting whilst carrying on a profession or enterprise; Natural [...] stipulate a shorter payment term. 6.2 In case of liquidation, insolvency, suspension of payments, bankruptcy, transfer of business or merger of the buyer;