• Dacnusa sibirica

  sibirica is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae . This insect is known for its role as a biological control agent, particularly in the [...] wasp Dacnusa sibirica is available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage [...] Liriomyza bryoniae , it is perfectly capable of developing in the larvae of both species. Dacnusa sibirica does not parasitize well on Liriomyza sativae

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits [...] mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product [...] important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications

• Sciarid flies

  can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black head. The head is equipped with biting-chewing [...] Lycoriella species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp, humid en [...] damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  growers in recent years. Pea midge is a pest that affects mainly vining peas, although combining peas are occasionally attacked. The larvae feed in the flower [...] Following evaluation at several sites in Yorkshire in 2021, the monitoring system has been shown to work well, accurately predicting early summer emergence [...] midges, and allowing growers to make well-informed decisions about whether and when to apply insecticides. Work in 2021 showed that the activity period

• Angular leaf spot

  feature is the way the lesions look when using different light sources: when reflected light is used, the lesions look dark green, but when transmitted [...] overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants [...] . This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in the soil. Under humid

• About bumblebees

  bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated Bumblebees [...] She will start foraging for pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her [...] earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] Some also produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues [...] and ascospores in crop residues. Primary infection is from this inoculum or from infected seed. Infected seed doesn’t germinate well and seedlings die

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season.” When Thrips

• Two-spotted spider mite

  spider mite populations in check. Especially predatory mites in sachets are a good preventative measure as the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory [...] control in a sachet The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy [...] What are two-spotted spider mites? Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size

• Fly pollination

  flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] and are used in a wide range of seed crops. These flies are often applied in tents or other small isolation units with a few plants or when the amount of [...] flies Lucilia sericata is a generalist when it comes to choosing plants for pollination . These adaptable insects can pollinate a wide range of plants,