• Caterpillars

  January 1, 1970

  family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species [...] family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller

• Whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  Aleyrodidae. The most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Both are widespread [...] Parasitic wasps are key in reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies [...] belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The whiteflies form the family

• Bugs

  January 1, 1970

  five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. [...] leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most [...] harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their body when at rest. The wings

• Limonica

  January 1, 1970

  Carrier Millet husks, bran and sawdust. Application Turn and shake bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle [...] or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m 2 /release. Releases should

• Greenshield

  January 23, 2023

  an egg in a host egg. Larvae develop inside the host egg, and after pupation the adult emerges from the host egg by biting a hole in the lid of the stink [...] carboard tube in a tree in the orchard or crop. Apply as illustrated on label. Dosage The release of Greenshield should be done once stinkbug eggs are laid or [...] preferably 2 weeks in advance. Release 100 wasps per hectare every 4 to 6 weeks for the period that either stinkbug egg laying takes place, or the nuts or fruits

• Spical-Plus

  January 1, 1970

  y or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should [...] 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. Predatory [...] sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top

• Integrated Pest Management

  January 1, 1970

  more effective. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can reduce the need for chemical pesticides [...] that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable to keep pest or [...] evaluating the effectiveness of control strategies and making necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 16, 2024

  incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. ‘The transparent upper part in the packaging now also [...] also carry the Horiver brand on the packaging.’ Horiver sticky traps Among the widely adopted products in the Horiver range are sticky cards and Rollertraps [...] efficacy and proven results. Availability As these products are stocked throughout the distribution chain, the actual appearance of the products in new (

• Thrips Identification Guide

  January 1, 1970

  permission. The translation of this poster was funded by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board in the UK. Knowing and recognising thrips in your [...] on the lower leaves in plants. Adults not very active flyers and not often found on sticky traps. All stages stay on the plant, no pupation in the substrate [...] of long setae in the lower row. Comb not present. Present on leaves and in leaf axils. Often swarming in enormous numbers during dry and warm mid-summer

• FAQ Nezapar

  January 1, 1970

  egg in a host egg. Larvae develop inside the host egg, and after pupation, the adult emerges from the host egg by biting a hole in the lid of the stink [...] packages. Only the eggs will be parasitized. How do I introduce the pupae in the crop? Open the bottle and manually sprinkle the pupae in Diboxes; a minimum [...] recommended. Place the Diboxes at eye level or in the middle of the plant and distribute them evenly in the greenhouse. After hatching, the adults will prospect