• Crop scouting

  their initial stages, growers can implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide [...] to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor their management practices [...] 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

• Plant Health

  Understanding how plants interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate [...] they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete [...] Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides

• Leaf miners

  quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host [...] belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants [...] directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic

• Aphidius colemani

  typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right [...] of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire [...] Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains

• Cottony cushion scale

  months. After leaving the egg sac, the crawlers settle along the midribs and veins of the leaves. The next two instars migrate to the larger twigs and branches [...] addition, the copious quantities of honeydew produced by the scales coat the leaves, blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the [...] running lengthwise over the surface. The ovisac may reach the same length as the body, giving an overall combined length of up to 20 mm. The 'females' are actually

• Horiver Rollertrap

  through the center opening of the roll which will allow the Rollertrap to spin freely while unrolling At the beginning and end of each run, cut the trap [...] lengths on request Presentation Make sure that the Rollertraps are at least at room temperature before placing them. The glue will be softer and the traps [...] hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting structures Place the Rollertrap

• Leafhoppers

  that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to [...] yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field crops

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  output of the antenna. If the antenna can detect the compound released from the GC, this can be visualised by a deflection in the voltage measurement coinciding [...] eggs on the macadamias and normally move a couple of millimetres and penetrate the macadamias. Once the MNB is inside the macadamia no chemical can reach [...] Africa and the only egg killer of MNB on the market. The adult Tripar-C wasps lay their eggs inside the False codling or MNB moth egg. The eggs are laid

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  Lorena, P. & Alomar, O. 2012. The role of omnivory in the conservation of predators: Orius majusculus (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) on sweet alyssum. Biological [...] Alins, G., Blasco-Moreno, A. & Arnó, J. 2021. Can insectary plants enhance the presence of natural enemies of the green peach aphid ( Hemiptera : Aphididae) [...] Reynolds, O.L., Chen, W., He, W., You, M. & Gurr, G.M. 2020. Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) selectively attracts and enhances the performance of Cotesia vestalis

• General Conditions Koppert

  s soon as the Buyer is in breach, the Buyer is obliged to pay to Koppert A interest on the total exigible amount at the rate of the currently applicable [...] used, if upon the conclusion of the agreement the Buyer has made specific reference in writing of both the use in the specific country and the applicable [...] calculated from the date on which the damage occurred. Article 11. Dissolution of the Agreement 11.1 Without prejudice to the provisions in the previous articles