Herbs

the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh [...] dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’

Cucumber

history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping vine that grows up trellises or other [...] About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates

Fall Armyworm

General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars [...] Fall armyworm moths generally disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally [...] rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially those with a strong ultra-violet component. Damage symptoms The developing larvae eat different

Orchid

orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers [...] About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually colourful [...] flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however that grow in colder climates.

Gooseberry

are smaller than cultivated kinds, but do have a nice flavour. Nowadays, gooseberries are produced both on a commercial and domestic scale. [...] About The gooseberry is belongs to the species of Ribes . The plant originates from Europe, Northwestern Africa, and West, South and Southeast Asia. The [...] The gooseberry is also sparsely habituated in various location in North America. The rambling gooseberry bush grows up to 1,5 metres (5 feet) high and wide

Steinernema carpocapsae

Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic [...] host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars

Entofood

population is large enough and pests are present Make sure that Entofood is distributed on top of the crop Entofood can be distributed using a Mini-Airbug [...] Mode of action As Macrolophus pygmaeus has to build up a population in the crop before pest is arriving Entofood can be used as alternative food in the [...] Disperse 60 gram per 100 metres of row. Repeat after 7-14 days. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

Western flower thrips

s) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide [...] into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow, with a large head and bright red eyes [...] occidentalis) is the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range

Citrus

About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime [...] kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions [...] °C (28 °F) are required for successful cultivation. Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall

Predatory insects

capable of consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia, featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid [...] and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Predatory bugs play a vital role in controlling whitefly , thrips , caterpillars [...] leaf miner larvae. Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical, Mirical-N), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars