The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

Corn

About Corn or maize ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn [...] are often incorrectly referred to as seeds. Corn kernels often serve as starch in cooking practices. Nowadays, corn is extensively cultivated all over [...] and flour corn. Already about 10,000 years ago, corn was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the preparation

Corn earworm

start to feed again on the tip of the cob, making holes in the corn. In other crops, they prefer flower buds and soft fruit. They cause visible damage through [...] on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are nocturnal, since they react to light radiation at night and are attracted to light traps [...] which makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of the corn earworm The eggs of corn earworm are a milky-white

Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

Biological control of whitefly - Amblyseius swirskii

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated [...] e agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export [...] papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than

How to protect bumblebees in cold

or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature [...] critical. Here are some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel

Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side [...] biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective. Easy to combine with other crop protection products [...] only have to fill in the name of the nematode species, and the database immediately shows which crop protection products are harmful to that particular

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide [...] mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control [...] mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest

Maximize pollination in tomato

more than three 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 [...] gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the bumblebees, avoiding extreme temperatures that can hinder their [...] bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access

How to protect bumblebees from heat

pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] the vital role that bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective [...] effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect to bumblebees from