Neoseiulus californicus

on other food sources. They can also survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival [...] introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the [...] californicus in sachets The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is also available in breeding sachets ( Spical-Plus , Spical Ulti-Mite ). In this case

Feltiella acarisuga

acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga works best when spider mites occur in colonies and can be used in combination with the predatory mites Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] infestations. By using Feltiella acarisuga in their pest management programs, agricultural and horticultural producers can protect their crops from spider mites [...] highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species, in particular the

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary [...] present in areas where different management methods have been used. ‘With that information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to [...] The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar

Bugs

families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. Find solutions for bugs in your crop Bug damage Phytophagous bugs damage plants [...] overlap, in the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually [...] Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial

Silver-Y moth

appears in northern parts of Europe until November, migrating back to southern Europe for the winter months. The moths can fly 2,000 to 2,500 km. In temperate [...] also encountered in greenhouse crops such as sweet pepper, lettuce, beans, chrysanthemums and various other ornamental crops, where they can cause considerable [...] greenish to black pupa, either in leaves which are woven together with silk threads, or in a suitable hiding place spun somewhere in greenhouse material.

Onion fly

onion growers, onion fly infestations can be a major concern, but there are a few control strategies that can be used to manage this pest. These include [...] Recognize onion fly infestations It can be difficult to identify an onion fly infestation because the signs may not always be visible. But there are a few symptoms [...] made by the larvae as they feed can also be seen in the bulbs. The bulbs may occasionally soften or decay, which may be a sign of a serious infestation

Aphidius colemani

effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological [...] and appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development [...] will produce offspring for two more days, but if an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction. A male wasp has slightly longer

Tomato moth

reduce their marketability. In fruiting vegetables, large holes can be formed in both green and ripening fruit. The second generation of larvae often causes [...] and can also attack stems, rendering them fragile and liable to break. Young plants may be stripped completely, and the frass deposited on fruit can reduce [...] General The tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous species

Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] bountiful harvests and sustainable agriculture. In open field environments, bees are among the most efficient and reliable pollinators. Their foraging [...] growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees and bumblebees

Cerall Brochure

of the results from 11 field trials, 2 in Belgium, 2 in Germany, 2 in Italy, 1 in Spain, 1 in Sweden and 2 in Switzerland. Variation between trials is [...] conventional and organic agriculture. Safe to use Cerall can be safely applied together with a wide range of other seed treatments, but can be adversely affected [...] stresses, resulting in improved crop yields • Easy and safe to use • Can be applied with existing seed-treatment equipment • Effective in a wide range of