Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

Steinernema feltiae

ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus

Maximize pollination in tomato

location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access the hive. Moreover, ensure that the hive is placed horizontally for optimal [...] hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This arrangement [...] vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks, turn brown

Thripex-Mini

recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to diapause and therefore [...] sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching [...] improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity

Anagyrus vladimiri

gnawed at the posterior end of the mummy. Anagyrus vladimiri has a strong photokinetic response, i.e. the female is strongly attracted to light and is inactive [...] Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions [...] Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug. Upon hatching, the larvae feed

Encarsia formosa

carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing to the [...] become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control

Thrips

hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant

Knowing & recognizing

s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained [...] gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages