• Diglyphus isaea

  the mine by making a round hole through the upper epidermis. These round holes are the evidence that a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic

• Beneficial microorganisms

  bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: Beneficial microorganisms start by infecting [...] including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling

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

  August 1, 2022

  Nezara viridula ) • Coconut Bug ( Pseudotheraptus wayi ) How it works : Trissolcus basalis is a parasitic wasp that targets the eggs of various stinkbug [...] 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 only a means of r [...] temperature and food availability. Green Shield is a potent weapon you need to combat stinkbug this season. As a first for macrobial control in South Africa it

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  You do not have to be like a man, but rather work with the unique strengths you have as a woman. “Know that you are going to work very hard and prepare yourself [...] into a job with an open mind.” A valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities for a career [...] Mayfly Agri and has been a specialist in recruitment within the agricultural industries in Southern Africa for the past 12 years. With a background in Chemistry

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready! In the pursuit of working towards our global vision of 100% sustainable agriculture, we are always eager to find likeminded [...] productive. Together we are meeting the highest food safety demands in working towards our goal, but we cannot reach this goal alone. That’s why we team [...] take control of achieving your optimal yields every season, through using a rich array of high-resolution insights to make data-driven decisions and take

• Citrus thrips

  area of the tree to pupate, if a suitable site is not found, the larva will drop to the ground to pupate. Citrus thrips does not enter diapause during winter [...] often in narrow crevices created by folds in leaves or under the calyx of a fruit due to their thigmotactic behaviour. Damage around the calyx appears [...] pest, it is unlikely to be on the fruit at harvest, so it’s not considered a quarantine risk on fresh fruit exports. We would like to acknowledge the following

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  Over the past few years, we have developed a range of biological solutions for outdoor crops and gathered a wealth of experience on multiple continents [...] solutions can make a big difference,’ explains Martin Koppert, Chief Business Officer for Agriculture at Koppert. ‘We’ve long maintained a comprehensive range [...] world’s largest agricultural market. ‘In Brazil, we have a local subsidiary where we have developed a wide-ranging portfolio of products for major industrial

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops [...] breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] Without proper moisture, the reproductive process would halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically designed

• Caterpillars

  can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where [...] of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable [...] s often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are polyphagous. Caterpillar damage Caterpillars can cause

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the [...] the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood [...] endorse its habaneros as a safe and innocuous product. The collaboration between Koppert and HyFood is another example of how implementing an integrated