Aphytis melinus

present. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Release the same day the product is received, in case of adverse weather it can be stored for [...] belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in the biological control of various scale insect pests.Native to Southeast [...] green paper, the cotton on the bottom and the jar itself. Make a homogeneous distribution throughout the plot. Release more wasps in the areas of the field

Litchi moth

Litchi moth The moth lays her eggs singly on the fruit, rarely on the leaves. On hatching the larvae feeds on the fruit skin and then tunnels towards the [...] the seed. Larvae usually do not pupate in fruit on the tree but leave the fruit to pupate in the soil. Damage and symptoms The newly hatched larva penetrates [...] also occurs on the Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles. Litchi moth is polyphagous and of economic importance on litchi,

Macrocheles robustulus

robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings. Macrocheles [...] nematodes and other soil living pests, which can be found in high numbers in greenhouses in soil which has been enriched with compost. As natural enemies [...] The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base

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damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every year to avoid pest invasion so it is fully included in the treatment programme. It’s a must have [...] beneficial nematodes in apple Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used [...] Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the ground is already wet. He waits until it rains. ‘I then apply

Koppert Foundation

Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers [...] responsibility projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or

Obscure mealybug

found in many parts of the world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to the citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) , but its body is [...] sometimes encountered on tomato, primarily at the foot of the stalk. In an overhead wire system of cultivation, the mealybugs are often located on the horizontal [...] yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must

Plant Health

algae: stress adaptation and growth promotion Marine algae, rich in phytohormones, aid in stress adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake [...] suppressive effects on certain pathogens. Amino acids: building blocks for plant performance Amino acids, as biostimulants, support plant growth in stressful conditions [...] pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial arthropods

Citrus mealybug

host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics and sub-tropics on outdoor crops [...] soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of eggs in an elongated cottony egg sac [...] especially in fruit trees and ornamental crops, particularly in pot plants such as ficus, palms, schefflera, croton and kalanchoë, but also in roses and

Flies

major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground [...] Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that [...] flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise. On its 610 hectares [...] centers in San Quintín and Vizcaíno, Baja California, Rancho Los Pinos sets the standard for vegetable production, packing, and marketing in northwestern [...] that incorporating pollinators and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José Antonio Cruz,