Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control of stinkbug done by parasitic wasps

the egg and pupate. The stinkbug eggs changes from a cream colour to black. The newly hatched Trissolcus wasp emerges from the stinkbug egg and proceeds [...] parasitize up to 300 eggs and they are a hardy species that can survive up to 2 weeks without food. Trissolcus feeds on pollen and nectar, and stinkbug eggs are [...] Trissolcus basalis adults can vary between roughly 10 and 20 days, depending on temperature and food availability. Green Shield is a potent weapon you

On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

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 [...] experience working with Biopar and Macro-Mite . This team has 15 years of experience with pest control, both chemical and biological. For the past three [...] where the flies may be breeding and treat the affected area thoroughly. “We focus on helping clients evaluate their problem and guide them in finding the best

2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

dissolved solids in the tomato fruit, known as the Brix rating, improved, fruits weighed on average 5 grammes more, and there were fewer plant losses. [...] es. The trials with Citripar and Cryptobug , Koppert's solutions for the prevention and control of mealybugs in grape and citrus, gives growers cause for [...] highlights and gives a preview of what comes next. During the 2023 outdoor trial season, growers in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain entrusted

Encarsia formosa

various agricultural and horticultural settings. This parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for [...] species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with Eretmocerus eremicus (Enermix). Open package carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite [...] sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i

Cottony cushion scale

spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly [...] leaves, blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves and reducing photosynthesis. [...] red-brown body colour and covering of granular, white wax. The legs, antennae and body hairs are conspicuously black. The nymphs and adult females produce

Trianum-P Leaflet

protection Trianum plays an important role in making a wide variety of plants more productive and resilient to biotoc and abiotic stressors. Using Trianum [...] more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger [...] system. This helps to protect the plant from soil borne diseases while improving crop health, seedling emergence and uniformity. Roots without Trianum Pathogenic

Tripar-C Leaflet

can hatch from a single FCM egg. Tripar-C wasps prefer to parasitize fresh FCM eggs and adults live between 5 and 10 days. Daily temperatures and access to [...] chemical residues and are therefore completely safe to apply in both conventional and organic agricultural systems; • Easy to use and quick to distribute [...] Stone fruit, Pomegranate When and how to distribute Tripar-C Citrus Tripar -C must be distributed in affected orchards as soon as the fruit become

Fruits

Say “Tata!” to Tuta

They can also feed and survive on potatoes, aubergines, sweet peppers, tobacco, and weeds such as Datura stramonium , Lycium chilense , and Solanum nigrum [...] Say “Tata!” to Tuta Important facts about Tuta absoluta The tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta, which originates from South America, has been popping up [...] feltiae ) is sprayed on the leaf and penetrates the caterpillar through a natural body opening. If the females and males of the tomato leaf miner are

Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

sustainability and futureproofing A team of specialists is developing the scout-app together with Koppert’s growers and consultants, and a number of Dutch [...] efficient and more accurately. This app will be available after summer. Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is tim [...] time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will automatically identify and count the pests on sticky traps