• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  contact for more info. Always check label for full technical advice! 12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution [...] and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides. Nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides [...] ) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail

• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol strategies [...] strategies to reduce reliance on chemical sprays Practical tips for integrating biological solutions into your pest management plan Missed the Live Webinar? Watch

• Whitefly

  Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants [...] reservoirs for whiteflies. Regularly remove and dispose of any infested plant material. Monitor regularly Regularly inspect your crops for signs of whiteflies [...] productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  fight off the fungus, that point of initial infection is left weakened. This is an ideal spot for other fungi, such as Fusarium , or bacteria to strike. Hard [...] entry points for the fungus. You should also know that some insects avoid affected plants. For example, aphids have a clear preference for plants that have [...] sometimes create conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a

• Grey mould

  fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato [...] appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) need moisture (dew, rain, irrigation water) and nutrients for germination [...] wounds. These lesions may encircle the stem, so the part of the plant above the lesion wilts and dies. In vegetables and strawberry, grey mould ( Botryotinia

• Cannabis aphid

  states and parts of Canada. The cannabis aphid closely resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required [...] often settle inside buds to feed. Slowed plant growth; wilted, yellowing leaves. Transmission of viral disease between plants, specifically: hemp streak [...] common in North American hops production; there have been unconfirmed reports of Phorodon humuli developing on cannabis plants, as well. Damage symptoms The

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  contact for more info. Always check label for full technical advice! 12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution [...] and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides. Nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides [...] ) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better control strategies. Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips [...] biocontrol Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials [...] the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens necrotic spot virus ( INSV ), but thrips also 'delivers' many other types of viruses. The trouble

• Flies

  directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and [...] caused by feeding larvae provide invasion routes for various pathogenic fungi, for instance Fusarium sp. And Botrytis sp. Adults can also spread pathogens [...] nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on

• Western flower thrips

  leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often [...] insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are