FAQ Spidex Vital

s persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former Spidex [...] compared to previous product? No; in hotspot control we have observed an even better control of spider mites. What obstacle did Koppert overcome to produce [...] Spidex Vital, compared to the regular Spidex. Does anything change to the rate of application? No, continue to introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers you recommend

Leafhoppers

Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces [...] plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological [...] Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring and control strategies that target different life stages of the pest: Beneficial nematodes Pheromone traps

Aphidius colemani

wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with [...] effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological [...] causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new

Fusarium head blight or scab

clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants Ensure there is adequate soil [...] 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 [...] host plants. Damage symptoms Fusarium fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, fusarium head blight in cereals, such

Pepper

greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. [...] belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno [...] jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants

Geranium aphid

Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is a pest of strawberry that is widely distributed in northern and western Europe. Damage symptoms Wingless aphids may form [...] betraying their presence in the crop. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter) and monoecious [...] great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new g

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Tipula paludosa, which is present throughout the northern hemisphere has one generation per year and young larvae start to cause damage in autumn. The larvae [...] feed voraciously when the soil begins to warm up in spring. The common crane fly Tipula oleracea, which is present in parts of Europe and the USA, has two [...] bacteria which kill the larvae. To avoid damage Sportnem-T can best be applied when larvae are in a young stage. Check the schedule to see when the product can

Bumblebee pollination

effective in protected environments such as greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive [...] What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other p

Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

of onions damaged by Della antiqua 8 6 Efficacy (%) Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly damage Efficacy (%) [...] apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations [...] results with Trianum against Fusarium oxyporum in onion Trianum provides highly effective control of basal rot in onions during cultivation and storage Yield

Black tea thrips

Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis , is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and [...] greenhouse thrips is parthenogenic, it reproduces without mating, and males are rare. The adults are poor fliers and tend to remain in the shaded areas [...] Mature larvae average 1 mm in length. Greenhouse thrips undergo two larval instars then moult to the prepupal stage which is light yellow with red eyes