• Crop Protection

  residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against

• Rhyzobug

  Rhyzobug Brochure Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Introduction rates in outdoor crops typically range from 500-3,000 [...] necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of

• Thripor-L

  and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their

• Caterpillars

  damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all [...] family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted [...] are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family

• Spider mites and other mites

  are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused by plant mites can result in discolored or [...] n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs

• Two-spotted spider mite

  to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p [...] to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can get completely covered with such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and

• Thrips

  cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] cause damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue [...] causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop

• Aphids

  large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family [...] and flowers by piercing the plant tissue and sucking out the sap. This can result in stunted growth, curling or distortion of the leaves, yellowing, or [...] also mate in the autumn and lay eggs which overwinter. Where mating occurs and eggs are laid, the life cycle is termed holocyclic (complete). In greenhouses

• Mealybugs and scales

  unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of [...] it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. [...] resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should [...] larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks