Macrolophus pygmaeus

damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera, misshapen flowers may appear. The use of this bug in gerbera is therefore [...] well as the larvae of leaf miners . When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although [...] onset of such problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato

Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

Trianum-P is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 [...] are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied to ornamental [...] many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK

Natupol Booster

Disposal After the pollination cycle, once there is no life in the bumblebee colonies, the ‘Beehome’ system should be closed. Remove the plastic liner and [...] inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste [...] Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar. For early blossoming

Pea leaf miner

considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the [...] areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however [...] with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused

Manual Growing lights

pollination is optimized during the winter months. Keep in mind that growing lights produce a lot of heat, and can therefore influence the local climate in the [...] week 9 (depending on the amount of daylight that is available). In the weeks 10 until 39, you can place the hives lower in the greenhouse, along the walkway [...] account the angle of the sun and the presence of a sidewall screen for placement of hives. To make sure bumblebees only fly around in the greenhouse at

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

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 the use of certain [...] level Mexico is the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit [...] Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero

Natupol Trio

open-field crops, blossoming in spring. Crops Stone fruits, pome fruits, strawberry, blueberry. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees [...] Disposal After the pollination cycle, once there is no life in the bumblebee colonies, the ‘Beehome’ system should be closed. Remove the plastic liner and [...] inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste

Two-spotted spider mite

on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of two-spotted spider mite Two-spotted spider [...] mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage [...] capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far

Cyclamen main pest pressures

Thrips There are many species of thrips, but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen [...] higher numbers of prey, by piercing and sucking out the contents. Swirski-Mite is also available in the new Ulti-Mite sachet. The application of loose mites [...] Cyclamen mite, Phytonemus pallidus , is a very tiny mite, only just visible to the naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites may be c

Biological Pest Control

biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological pest control methods: conservation [...] the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing