• Aphipar

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] Wood chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction [...] necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Reviews Amazone Plants continues the path

• Larvanem

  ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn red [...] Results Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks [...] prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical Ulti-Mite depends

• Natupol Fly

  Application Put the required amount of pupae in a cup Place the cup in the crop on the soil. Do not scatter the pupae in the crop Protect the pupae from direct [...] consumed by the flies but stick to their bodies. When a fly visits another flower the pollen are transferred to the pistils of the flower which is needed for [...] of 20-25°C untill the first flies start to hatch. Pupae can then be released in the crop Dosage Adjust the quantity in relation to the number of flowers

• Aphytis

  more doses in the areas of the field where the scales are present. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Dosage The dosage of Aphytis depends [...] release points. Use the lid, the 8 strips of green paper, the cotton wool on the bottom and the cup itself. Distribute evenly across the field. Release more [...] host (host feeding). Visual effect In parasitized scales a round hole on the back is visible after the emergence of the adult wasp. Pack size 10,000 adults

• Citripar

  make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place [...] develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the posterior end of the mummy [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic wasps are most effective at temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest

• Fusarium wilt

  Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one [...] upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar

• Citrus thrips

  It is the second instar larvae that are responsible for most of the feeding damage, this stage can last 4-6 days. The larva will move towards the shady [...] feed most often in narrow crevices created by folds in leaves or under the calyx of a fruit due to their thigmotactic behaviour. Damage around the calyx [...] October and November. When food is suboptimal and the weather is colder, the life cycle can be 45 days. Eggs are laid in soft leaf tissues or young fruit

• Integrated Pest Management

  pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM [...] Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical [...] effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies

• Caterpillars

  damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all [...] greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves [...] all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species