• Cannabis

  soil) is grown on a continuous basis. Cannabis belongs in the family Cannabaceae and may include three species, C. sativa , C. indica , and C. ruderalis [...] the use of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoids, to treat disease or improve symptoms. Cannabis is used to reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy [...] chemotherapy, to improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, and to treat chronic pain and muscle spasms.

• Long-tailed mealybug

  auxiliary buds and prefers a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract [...] growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore [...] growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within the sachet and gradually disperse [...] predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68

• Cucumber

  The plant’s cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping vine that [...] cucumber plant has large leaves and it produces an elongated, cylindrical fruit that may become as long as 60 cm or 24 inches long and 10 cm or 3.9 inches in diameter [...] from flowers and their seed develop within the fruit, therefore in botanical terms they are classified as berries. However, like tomatoes and squash, cucumbers

• Thrips

  greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf deformation, silvering and fruit damage, leading to reduced yield and marketability [...] Predatory mites and bugs actively control thrips larvae and pupae, while beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps and kairomones support [...] the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of

• Cottony cushion scale

  spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly [...] leaves, blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves and reducing photosynthesis. [...] red-brown body colour and covering of granular, white wax. The legs, antennae and body hairs are conspicuously black. The nymphs and adult females produce

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  n of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein colors on the company's [...] e, and profitable. Natutec Scout provides more precise information about disease and pest populations, enabling the early detection of hotspots and targeted [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched

• Leaf miners

  reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary [...] protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological control of leaf miners combines effective natural enemies and monitoring tools to target [...] the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions. Leaf miner damage Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most

• Bugs

  extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss. Effective bug [...] puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes [...] Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce pest pressure and prevent outbreaks: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic wasps

• Picusan

  e which lures the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap, they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. This effectively [...] Use the Picusan trap for monitoring and trapping red palm weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone and/or kairomone. Pests Red palm weevil [...] Crops Date palms and ornamental palms. Mode of action The Picusan trap needs to be used in combination with species-specific pheromone and/or kairomone. The