• Obscure mealybug

  photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate [...] instar nymphs are yellow-brown and not yet covered with wax. They are actively mobile and known as ‘crawlers’. Second instar nymphs are darker and less active [...] female second instar nymphs, on the other hand, settle on the leaf and begin to secrete wax, moulting to a third instar and then the adult female without

• Enermix

  places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix is best to be used in combination [...] greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  (particularly 4 to 10 weeks before or after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving [...] can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks b [...] better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial lighting but may struggle to orient themselves and return to the hives

• Vine mealybug

  pupa and adult. The eggs are golden-yellow in color and are deposited in an cottony egg sac (ovisac) containing from 300-500 eggs. The nymphs are very [...] mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract [...] therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein,

• Two-spotted spider mite

  large dark spots on their body. Movement: Spider mites are slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. They [...] nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] aphids are used for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly [...] measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with short legs and short antennae. Females

• Leek moth

  adult moth. The eggs are small, white and elliptical and are laid singly on the leaf of Allium plants. After a wandering period on the leaves, first instar [...] affected in nurseries. Stored onions and garlic are also damaged. After hatching, the young larva explores the surface and mines the green leaves. On reaching [...] It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of Acrolepiopsis assectella feed on cultivated Allium

• Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

  gradual changes to the integrity and constitution will occur. Such transitions are accompanied by changes in the microflora population, both in terms of species [...] stress in transplants that have been allowed to dry out prior to planting • supports the health and resilience of a crop; healthy plants may be less prone [...] growth and development of strawberry transplants in re-used coir substrate Fortafol-D® is a plant biostimulant containing humic and fulvic acids and is an

• Feltiella acarisuga

  deposit their eggs on leaves and webs in and around spider mite colonies. The eggs are often laid near leaf veins. They are transparent to light yellow, slightly [...] eat spider mites that are in diapause and can consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount of food [...] acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against

• Spidend

  Carrier Wood wool and dried cucumber leaves. Application Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect [...] sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for at least two weeks Dosage The dosage of Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should [...] environment (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Combined use Should be used in combination with Spidex Vital . Storage