• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  pests are gaining ground in agriculture. Over the past few years, we have developed a range of biological solutions for outdoor crops and gathered a wealth [...] . Building on this foundation, we’re now scaling up and intensifying development, including in Europe. This will help our customers reduce their reliance [...] reliance on chemicals and grow stronger, more resilient crops. ‘We’ve been developing biological solutions for horticulture for 55 years. Eleven years ago,

• Aphytis melinus

  parasitic wasp is greatest around 25ºC. The lower temperature limit for its development is 13ºC and the upper limit is 38ºC. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Aphytis [...] although smaller scales are accepted for parasitism as well. Immature development takes place entirely under the scale cover. If a parasitized scale cover

• Chili pepper

  shape is ellipsoid-conical to lanceolate. The fruit (the peppers) usually develop from a pale yellow to a bright red when ripe. Varieties can come in other

• Permipar

  particularly the first and second larval or nymph stage. Permipar larvae develop inside the mealybug’s body and form a pupa. The newly hatched Permipar wasp [...] effective at temperatures around 25°C. The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 20°C, and the highest temperature is 30°C. Handling Biological

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights into the most recent developments." Less use of chemical pesticides The crop scouting app offers an additional [...] facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein

• Chrysanthemum

  Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation and production. The current, commercially cultivated

• Citripar

  citri ) and vine mealybugs ( Planococcus ficus ). Visual effect Pupae develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae [...] effective at temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Combined

• Pepper

  plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  stage of the macadamia’s development is effectively covered by biological control. Control thrips during macadamia flower development Swirski Ulti-Mite is [...] introduced during the wintertime. It is tolerant to high temperatures and a Swirskii population will start to develop when the temperatures during the day [...] tes to developing organs like flowers is supported by leaves and roots, but if there are insufficient carbohydrates stored, flower development and fruit

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases such as predatory [...] orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects and their relationship