• Beneficial nematodes

  insects, animals, or humans. There are about 25.000 named species, but estimated numbers of species are in the millions. Nematodes are also referred to as roundworms [...] beneficial nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing insect pests and are considered beneficial [...] other insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  armoured scales look like? There are many armoured scales. They are found underneath the leaves and on the stem. Nymphs and adults are small and covered by a [...] armoured scale insects. Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in scale cover. What is the life cycle [...] used? Rhyzobug can be used in both greenhouse and outdoor crops, whenever armoured scale insects are present. Experiences in citrus, grapes, mango, kiwi

• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  often in the passion of our agents and testimonies of satisfied clients. We popped-in at Gerrie van der Westhuizen and Reghardt van der Westhuizen in Standerton [...] great success through guiding them in the use of Biopar in combination with Macro-Mite. We started before the rain season in September and ensured that our [...] evaluate their problem and guide them in finding the best solutions. It is also important to us to help clients in putting out biological products to ensure

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with [...] challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We [...] of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop scout app even ensures that less chemical pesticides are used at the rose [...] organized into graphs. This allows for the observation of trends in pest pressure, whether they are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights into the most [...] conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as the Onion thrips ( Thrips

• Sticky plate

  Sticky plates work? Sticky plates are an essential part of a Delta Trap for the detection of many species of flying pests in greenhouses. Sticky plates capture [...] trap in the appropriate place. How to install the trap: Prepare the desired number of pheromone traps. Hang the traps about 10 cm above the crop in a location [...] When to use Sticky plates? Use sticky plates in combination with a Delta Trap and species-specific sex pheromone to capture butterflies and moths or male

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker [...] to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites prefer a drier greenhouse climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen [...] market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider

• Limonica

  particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m 2 /release [...] vaporariorum ) and tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract [...] range of temperatures. It remains active and able to predate and reproduce in both cooler and warmer conditions. For further information, please contact

• Hop

  plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered the main flavor ingredient in making [...] aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically [...] have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. Recommended

• Rhyzobug

  insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults [...] Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Introduction rates in outdoor crops typically range from 500-3,000 per ha/release [...] 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture Recommended for you Predatory