• Glasshouse potato aphid

  a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The glasshouse [...] leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is [...] asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids

• Thrips

  sometimes be mistaken for fungal spores or other types of debris. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue [...] hairs. How to prevent thrips Preventing a thrips infestation in your greenhouse crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it's important to maintain good [...] fertilization, as stressed plants are more susceptible to thrips infestations. Additionally, it's important to make sure thrips cannot enter your greenhouse by

• Spidex Vital Go

  temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined [...] period of a couple of weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 250 sachets. Each sachet contains [...] first spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. In tomato only use Spidex Vital Go in hotspots Sachets already

• En-Strip

  most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be i [...] 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 the [...] places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of En-Strip depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Biological Pest Control

  no health risks to humans or domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological pest [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] Minimal resistance Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical

• Flies

  causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the [...] organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae [...] be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action.

• Chrysopa-E

  temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with [...] body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae [...] Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 10-100 eggs

• Atheta

  each transplant is sufficient to enable Atheta populations to establish effectively. Dosage may vary from 1 (preventive) to 10 (high curative) individuals/m2 [...] best at a 24-hour average greenhouse temperature of 25°C/77°F. Works at a temperature range of 12-35 °C (53-95 °F). Suitable for mixed peat, cocos peat, rock [...] growing media. Each pile should contain 50-100 beetles . The beetles are adapt to most growing situations (beds, pots, seedling/cutting propagation areas, etc

• Spidex Vital Plus

  temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 100 and 250 sachets. Each sachet

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  1). How to read: N. californicus is most effective between 15°C and 32.5°C. It still has some effect between 12.5°C and 15°C, and between 32.5°C and 35°C [...] supplementary feeding. Predatory mite species 10 - 15°C 15 - 20°C 20 - 25°C 25 - 30°C 30 - 35°C Phytoseiulus persimilis average good good good [...] phytoseiid mites that can be used to control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses