• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  and their impact on pest levels. Establish action thresholds to determine when and where control measures should be implemented. This helps in making informed [...] The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy The impact of ants on fruit orchards can be significant, making ant control an essential component [...] mealybugs . These pests excrete honeydew, a sugary substance that ants feed on. In exchange, ants protect these pests from predators and parasitoids, which

• CeraSulfur

  can be used in all fungal protection programs targeting powdery mildew. This sulfur is of biological origin and is produced by Thiobacillus spp. bacteria [...] resistance to runoff. After application, CeraSulfur forms a protective layer on the crop surface and begins to vaporize at moderate temperatures. The sulfur [...] penetrates powdery mildew mycelium and spores, disrupting fungal respiration. On the leaf surface, sulfur is also directly effective through contact with the

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 16, 2024

  Product Manager Rick van der Pas. ‘This design perfectly aligns with the positioning of Horiver in the market, focusing on the highest efficacy, user friendliness [...] product range that will enjoy a total makeover. The sticky traps are available on the market under the well-known Horiver brand. Eye-catching pattern The new [...] perfectly into the sticky trap portfolio, they will also carry the Horiver brand on the packaging.’ Horiver sticky traps Among the widely adopted products in

• Natutec Airbug

  (depending on product/carrier material). Application Select the required dosing pot Adjust the size of the holes to the required dosage based on the information [...] natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Airbug. Product components [...] information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released and close the lid Connect the tube to the

• Green peach aphid

  crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable [...] young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids lay eggs [...] yellow-green to green or even reddish abdomen. They have a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. Nymphs that

• Tutasan

  quantity of vegetable oil or liquid soap to the water Application Place the traps on the soil or substrate Maintain a distance of 15-20 metre between traps A

• Bugs

  bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield [...] scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This distinguishes them from beetles , which have hard, leathery forewings that

• Trianum-P Leaflet

  The mode of action of Trianum is based on the following mechanisms: • Competition for space Trianum grows faster on the surface of the root than other [...] water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under [...] Trianum A healthy plant starts with healthy roots Establishment on plant roots offers protection Trianum plays an important role in making a wide variety

• Cottony cushion scale

  industry there until a natural enemy from Australia was introduced in 1888. This was the first ever example of successful classical biological control. The [...] leaves, blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves and reducing photosynthesis [...] adult females produce long, hair-like, transparent rods of wax from the body. On reaching maturity, the ‘female’ produces a white, fluted, wax ovisac with

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  Both adults and larvae predate on armoured scale insects Easy application Rhyzobug has a wide host range and predates on oleander scale , rose scale and [...] beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation.’ [...] in defoliation and the dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control