• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  promotion and crop resilience is a critical success factor within IPM. A healthy soil or substrate is the basis for a healthy crop. Think about soil or [...] How and Why of IPM Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a term we see everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method [...] plant sap composition between varieties also plays a role in the way pests or diseases develop. As a grower, you can also improve the resilience of crops

• Beneficial nematodes

  are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] product labels Store nematodes in a refrigerated environment to maintain their effectiveness until the day of application Create a nematode suspension by mixing

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  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 [...] in agriculture. 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 [...] 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

• Spider mites and other mites

  control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats [...] of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] Broad mites cause a distinct type of damage known as "bronzing", which can be confused with damage caused by plant viruses. This appears as a bronze or red

• Predatory mites

  crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading [...] Resilient pest management: Predatory mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: [...] mites in bottles The standard packaging for predatory mites includes a bottle with a convenient dosing cap, simplifying the process of distributing them

• Two-spotted spider mite

  persimilis Neoseiulus californicus Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop [...] General Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very [...] deutonymph, and adult. In the larval and nymphal stages, an active period and a resting period of roughly equal duration can be distinguished. Eggs are usually

• Hop

  technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week [...] About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the

• Natutec Scout

  Optimize your crop scouting! Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing [...] precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec [...] sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which can be extended by uploading

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you have a health problem, consult a doctor. This [...] safety service or doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of

• Thripor-L

  in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Orius laevigatus Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen Predatory insects