• Obscure mealybug

  than the others. The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) is sometimes encountered on tomato, primarily at the foot of the stalk. In an overhead wire [...] General The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) (formerly known as Pseudococcus affinis) originates from South America, but can now be found in many [...] such as passiflora, pelargonium, and orchids. Pseudococcus viburni is difficult to control biologically. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug

• Encarsia formosa

  Encarsia formosa is available at Koppert as En-Strip . Encarsia formosa products En-Strip Expand all items How to use Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia [...] regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for [...] Encarsia formosa is available on cardboard strips as single species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with Eretmocerus eremicus (Enermix). Open package carefully

• Citrus thrips

  after which the damage appears as scribbling and finally as stippling or russet in mature fruit. Young citrus plants can be stunted by severe foliage damage [...] in leaves or under the calyx of a fruit due to their thigmotactic behaviour. Damage around the calyx appears as silver white blemished areas when fruit [...] damage, all growth flushes must be protected for several years using chemical treatments. Even though citrus thrips is an important pest, it is unlikely

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• Vine mealybug

  Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict [...] in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of [...] damage. If the population is high, whole bunges of grapes can be colonized. The taste can also be affected. An infection by Planococcus ficus can make the

• Western flower thrips

  infested flower buds may not open at all. Fruits can also be damaged, even at low densities, giving rise to deformities such as the “pig-tail” fruit sometimes [...] occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially [...] prefer to feed on developing plant tissues such as growing tips and flower buds. When these tissues develop further, the leaves and flowers can appear

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  number of pests such as thrips , brown spiders, crystalline spiders, worms and ants, as well as root diseases that cause a reduction in the yield of avocado [...] such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe [...] of methods such as monitoring, cultural practices, biological control and, only when necessary, chemical control. Although biological control is not yet

• Mealybugs and scales

  within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely recognizable as insects [...] spp.) are often found growing on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected [...] therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  under control ‘I was an integrated grower initially, but the continuous developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection [...] during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. Everything’s just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger [...] them.’ The predatory mites Transeius montdorensis ( Montdo-Mite ) and Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex , in an overkill) keep thrips under control on the farm

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  ee farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights [...] allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological