• Experience Centre

  workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our [...] for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience Centre may be visited by appointment [...] is aimed at target groups linked to agriculture and horticulture. Opening hours: weekdays (Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average

• Diglyphus isaea

  Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa [...] leafminers during its development. The wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest [...] remains beside its host, punctures it and sucks it empty from the outside, as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized

• Whitefly

  and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted from one plant to another. Both T. vaporariorum and B. tabaci are known to transmit viruses. Life cycle of [...] causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops [...] Solutions for whitefly control Learn more about What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are not true flies , but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together

• Tripar-C

  merely indicative. Tailored advice can be provided if information is available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop [...] short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their [...] When to use Tripar-C? Use Tripar-C as biological control of False codling moth , Macadamia nut borer and the litchi moth . How does Tripar-C work? The

• Cookie Statement

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• Nephubug

  merely indicative. Tailored advice can be provided if information is available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop [...] short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their [...] When to use Nephubug? Use Nephubug as biological control of mealybug species, for example Vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) and Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create an e [...] control measures, IPM makes it more challenging for pests to develop resistance. This strategic diversity in control tactics helps to preserve the effectiveness [...] strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create an e

• Tobacco thrips

  approximately 0.6 mm. How to detect Thrips parvispinus Thrips parvispinus is a major pest in greenhouse crops due to its ability to multiply rapidly in the [...] leading to rejected or downgraded plants and fruits. This pest is particularly harmful to ornamental plants, peppers, and papayas, where it has been [...] the foliage to twist, curl, and become distorted. This damage can severely impact the plant’s growth and overall health, reducing its ability to photosynthesize

• Tobacco aphid

  tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid. It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season,

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  need to be identified. To do this, the volatile compounds produced by the odour source need to be collected and analysed. Volatile compounds can be collected [...] approach for growers to combat diminishing returns and lower prices is to produce more nuts per acre. 60 GROEI What it does mean is that investing time [...] likely the plant will grow to its fullest potential. It is very important to do a soil classification prior to planting, to identify the areas where w