• Tripar-C Leaflet

  Tripar-C is a very small, yellow parasitic wasp that seek and parasitize various moth eggs. Tripar-C is indigenous to Southern Africa. Tripar-C is the only [...] market. Tripar-C can reduce FCM contamination by 50 to 70% when used as recommended. Tripar-C is ideal for 1PM Tripar-C attacks the egg of: • False codling [...] water, as often is the case with conventional pesticides. • Pests cannot develop resistance against their natural enemies, thus Tripar-C is an excellent tool

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants [...] longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The [...] midge, which, according to Lex Scheffers, is very effective. The predatory soil mite and thrips predator Macro-Mite is also used to combat the eggs of the

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  yourself with the right skills and training. Laurika du Bois is just the person to talk to when it comes to skills and training. Having grown up on a farm [...] Continuing in our celebration of Women’s Month we chatted to a few women that are passionate about agriculture and helping other women to find their feet [...] valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities for a career in agriculture two valuable viewpoints

• Long-tailed mealybug

  l regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] the body itself. The length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus

• Cottony cushion scale

  subtropical countries of the world. It is also periodically discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations [...] General The cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about [...] situations. Damage symptoms Cottony cushion scale is a particular pest of citrus, Acacia spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many

• Tobacco thrips

  thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Australia [...] thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants. Recognizing the symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is crucial [...] recent years, this thrips species has expanded its presence to northern China, India, and other Asian countries, as well as several African nations. In

• Aphytis

  (host feeding). Visual effect In parasitized scales a round hole on the back is visible after the emergence of the adult wasp. Pack size 10,000 adults on [...] typically range from 20,000-50,000 per ha/release. Releases should be repeated monthly for 4 to 10 times per year. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized d [...] 25°C. No development takes place at temperatures below 13°C and effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 38°C. Combined use Can be used in combination

• Aphids

  of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, [...] the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different [...] their summer host plant, migrating to their winter host plant in autumn, where they reproduce sexually and lay eggs that overwinter. The summer host plants

• Fly pollination

  plants or when the amount of produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for [...] pollen is distributed evenly, leading to improved fertilization and higher crop yields. Benefits of flies Lucilia sericata is a generalist when it comes [...] What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical [...] the weather conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although [...] mite control As Koppert is able to control the production conditions even better now, this increases delivery security which is yet another advantage for