Operation Mealybug

In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew [...] Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

HyFood's production manager. One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest [...] with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main [...] Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero

Plant Disease Management

cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms

Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

Integrated Pest Management

crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals [...] capable to keep pest or disease levels below the economic threshold, chemical intervention might be necessary. IPM advocates for the use of the least toxic

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now [...] now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural [...] natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an important part of this. Entonem is without doubt an important

How to protect bumblebees from heat

available for growers to do so: Right placement Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading [...] Providing effective shading to the top and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high t [...] cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

various stages of the whitefly life cycle. The foundation of effective whitefly control Monitoring for early detection Evenly distribute the sticky traps [...] Eggs Lay eggs at the tops of plants; eggs turn brown to black within days. Lay eggs across the plant; eggs transition from yellow-green to brown. Fourth instar [...] against whiteflies, it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted

4 key benefits of biological crop protection

Lesser house fly

range of moisture levels and are adapted to stay near the surface of near-liquid waste. Depending on temperatures and environmental conditions, the maggots [...] General The genus Fannia comprises almost 300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other man [...] appearance of the Lesser house fly Lesser house flies and other Fannia spp. are medium-sized to small flies with dark bodies and legs. When the flies mate