• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  Greenshield for stinkbugs Tripar-C and Larvanem for the nutborer complex Swirski Ulti-mite, Montdo Ulti-mite and Larvanem for thrips Crypotbug for mealybugs [...] s, and maintain soil and water quality. Economic viability : Implementing biological control and IPM can be cost-effective. Reducing pesticide use lowers [...] and possible beneficials. Use a loupe to closely inspect small pests and their predators. 5. Identification and assessment Identify species using field

• Thrips

  infestation the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying levels of fruit damage depending on the species of thrips and their population density. [...] greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf deformation, silvering and fruit damage, leading to reduced yield and marketability [...] ornamentals , flowers can be seriously damaged, while leaves are often damaged and become misshapen. Thrips are also responsible for the transmission of

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases such as predatory mites and bugs , lacewings [...] conditions for the marketing of fruits and vegetables in their aisles. IPM enables farmers to comply with these regulations and ensure safe and environmentally [...] an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other pests, which has guaranteed the success of their production and their entry

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This [...] Scout you can use your preferred scout method. Record scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic [...] monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are

• Entofood

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Notes Entofood can also be used for Nesidiocoris tenuis in the first [...] population is large enough and pests are present Make sure that Entofood is distributed on top of the crop Entofood can be distributed using a Mini-Airbug Dosage [...] Use Entofood as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of Macrolophus pygmaeus populations in tomatoes in the beginning of the season

• Spical

  strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive [...] below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga . Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitization [...] the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Predatory

• Montdo-Mite

  temperatures below 15°C/59°F. Transeius montdorensis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids [...] strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Transeius montdorensis is most effective at temperatures between between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). [...] possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/ 54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  between 16-35°C/61-95°F but performs best at temperatures between 19-33°C/66-91°F Soil temperature below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes [...] apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack [...] or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the soil/media

• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  commercial protocols for the macadamia and avocado industry. We did this by using biological control agents such as predatory mites and parasitic wasps . [...] incredible breakthroughs and part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy stinkbug eggs. We can truly say that the [...] the results obtained stunned both friend and foe! Test protocols were rolled out on commercial scale in all macadamia-growing regions of South Africa - Limpopo

• Thripex

  most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive [...] possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide [...] Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute