Citrus thrips

It is the second instar larvae that are responsible for most of the feeding damage, this stage can last 4-6 days. The larva will move towards the shady [...] brown when exposed to the sun later in the season. Severe scarring of fruit can occur up to 13 weeks after petal fall, after which the damage appears as [...] shady area of the tree to pupate, if a suitable site is not found, the larva will drop to the ground to pupate. Citrus thrips does not enter diapause during

Hop

About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge [...] emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer.

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting [...] can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests

Trichoderma harzianum

on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing [...] when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less than optimum growing conditions. Trianum-G also reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts [...] parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR). Trianum-G has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese

Apple

its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus Malus . Currently, more than 7,500 known varieties of apples are being [...] ly there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have [...] there for thousands of years, before European colonists introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation [...] nematodes enter the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus [...] in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right

Cauliflower

About The cauliflower, along with several other vegetables, belongs to the species Brassica oleracea of the genus Brassica which is part of the family [...] are all members of the species Brassica oleracea. The cauliflower plant is an annual plant that reproduced by seed. The cauliflower head looks like broccoli [...] broccoli and consists of white, flowering meristem. Only the cauliflower head is eaten, this white flowering part is at times referred to as ‘curd’.

Macrocheles robustulus

is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies [...] and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Feeding behaviour of Macrocheles robustulus Predatory [...] Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Macro-Mite depends

Macadamia

is a genus of four species of trees. Three species of the genus are important for their fruit, the macadamia nut. The plant is native to Australia and [...] Macadamia About The macadamia plant (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the Proteaceae family, known for their richly flavoured edible seeds. The macadamia is [...] commercially in a number of subtropical areas. Macadamia trees usually grow to a height of between 2-12 metres (or 7-40 feet). The macadamia trees have shiny

Nutari

, Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is [...] available in the crop Nutari can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop, [...] Start directly together with or just after the first introduction of predatory mites Continue to apply during the season, even when pests are present Nutari