Thrips

that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known [...] damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking [...] transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life cycle of thrips Thrips

Whitefly

crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different pest stages: [...] The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This

Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

more accurate as time progresses. Act quickly Thanks to this, growers only need to use a smartphone to scan the Horiver sticky traps in their greenhouses [...] customize to suit their needs, giving them immediate insight into the level of infestation in their greenhouses. Additionally, the dashboard lists how pests [...] provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act quickly. This also ensures

Crop scouting

Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves resources but also contributes to environmental [...] crop scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor

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Spider mites and other mites

small size and tendency to hide on the underside of leaves can make them difficult to spot. Spider mite damage Some common signs of spider mite damage include [...] necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can [...] underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

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

Spidex

except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 2,000; 10,000 [...] Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

Tripar-C Leaflet

lifecycle (around 8 days from egg to adult in summer}, ensuring rapid build-up in times of egg laying by its host. Up to three Tripar-C wasps can hatch from [...] When and how to distribute Tripar-C Citrus Tripar -C must be distributed in affected orchards as soon as the fruit become susceptible to moth damage [...] /clipping them to a leaf in the affected areas. Tripar-C parasitoids will usually start hatching within 2 days of receipt, and care must be taken to store and

Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

potassium salt of silicic acid. This is a highly One of the most efficient ways of applying silica to plants is in the form of soluble form of silicon which [...] will be utilised by one of the many carbohydrate sinks of a macadamia tree. >> To understand the impact of this, the role of Mg in a macadamia tree must [...] al activity of compounds Figure 1: Example of an olfactometer setup to evaluate insect response to plant volatiles. 40 GROEI Further, to identify the