• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  even mean that growers have to start the harvest earlier than planned. By not having to take into account a pre-harvest interval, growers are able to adjust [...] can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand, ensuring that crops are harvested [...] helps to meet these increasing challenges. Maximize yields and quality Biological crop protection, unlike chemical alternatives, leaves minimal to no residues

• Permipar

  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 Permipar? Use Permipar for biological control of citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ). How does Permipar

• Horiver Drystick

  hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on your hands Horiver [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene [...] areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants

• Amblyseius swirskii

  leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size [...] Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Swirski-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. In

• Leaf miners

  production. Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family [...] enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological [...] most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions. Leaf miner damage Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  potential to address food insecurity.” With this insight, it is important to look to the future of what jobs may look like for women wanting to build a career [...] femininity to be successful 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 [...] right skills and training. Laurika du Bois is just the person to talk to when it comes to skills and training. Having grown up on a farm herself, she now

• Spidex Vital

  Vital depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest [...] above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Neoseiulus californicus and Feltiella [...] conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Reviews Spidex Vital lives up to its promises Recommended for you Phytoseiulus persimilis Predatory mites Spidex Vital:

• Spider mites and other mites

  as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops and reducing [...] outdoors. Controlling plant mites can be challenging due to their rapid reproduction and development of resistance to certain pesticides. Integrated pest

• Beneficial nematodes

  is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different t [...] and dagger nematodes. What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. [...] insects. Nematodes can be applied by foliar or soil application, depending on the target pest. Here's a general guideline on how to apply nematodes (always

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

  September 26, 2024

  importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards When it comes to building a successful IPM strategy for macadamia farming, knowledge truly [...] power. Crop scouting holds immense importance in modern agriculture due to its instrumental role in optimizing crop management, increasing yields, and [...] report Analyse your data to determine the effectiveness of biological control. Compare current findings with previous records to gauge trends and impacts