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insight into the level of infestation.’ Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to [...] in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold [...] s, departments The grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides

Jose Eduardo Belda and the transformation of biocontrol - Original Stories about predatory mites

Natupol

Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading Under short day conditions (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such [...] Place the hive on a horizontal platform (avoid inclination, otherwise sugar water may leak) Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground in the shade

José Eduardo Belda and the transformation of biocontrol - Original Stories about predatory mites

Stable fly

be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number per leg is as low [...] protrude from the front of the head. Additionally, Stomoxys flies will rest on surfaces in a characteristic head-upward position. Like the house fly, females [...] days, depending on the environmental conditions. Larvae can even overwinter in livestock housing. At the end of the third instar, the larvae will move to

Grape downy mildew

flowering and early berry development pose the greatest risk to crop performance. Early symptom detection, a clear understanding of the disease cycle, and vigilant [...] suited for the preventive management of grape downy mildew. Life cycle of Grape downy mildew Plasmopara viticola is an obligate biotrophic pathogen of grapevines [...] is triggered when temperatures reach 10°C in the presence of soil moisture, leading to the formation of macrosporangia that release motile zoospores within

Grapevine powdery mildew

symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection [...] yellowish spots on the upper leaf surface Development of white to grey, powdery fungal growth Powdery coating may also appear on the underside of leaves Leaf [...] and early berry development. As the season concludes, the fungus forms chasmothecia to ensure its survival through the winter. Given the polycyclic nature

Tom Groot shares how we stay ahead of the game – Original Stories about Predatory Mites

Tom Groot shares how we stay ahead of the game – Original Stories about Predatory Mites

Aphidius matricariae

appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes [...] stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera Myzus, Aphis [...] strategy is highly efficient, allowing the larvae to develop and grow while depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting their feeding rates