• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  January 1, 1970

  They also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears [...] actively search for food on the underside of leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus [...] Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole o Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool

• Integrated Pest Management

  January 1, 1970

  is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps ( e.g. Rollertraps or Horiver) is very important for monitoring the flying [...] pest or disease levels below the economic threshold, chemical intervention might be necessary. IPM advocates for the use of the least toxic options available

• Fusarium wilt

  January 1, 1970

  inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. [...] Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts [...] tion of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting

• Crop Protection

  January 1, 1970

  Biologicals leave little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns [...] negative impacts on the environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops [...] require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against

• Amblyseius swirskii

  January 1, 1970

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. [...] smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins

• Horiver Wetstick

  January 1, 1970

  Tuta absoluta place black traps 15-25 cm above the ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered [...] above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped For Tuta [...] absoluta Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with wet

• Boisduval scale

  January 1, 1970

  Damage symptoms The first sign of Boisduval scale is the presence of the scales on upper and lower leaf surfaces, fruits, and stems of plants. On palms, Boisduval [...] this scale tends to prefer the leaf midrib and the portion of the petiole that is covered by the sheath. Small infestations on orchids cause extensive d [...] diameter and circular or oval. The cast skins of the nymph form a light yellow spot near the centre of the scale called the exuvium. Adult females can produce

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  With the release of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert placed a revolutionary update of the successful predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii on the market. The company [...] not to make the mistake of thinking that this means that fewer sachets can be used per hectare, as this will negate the advantage for the grower. ‘Koppert [...] Spical Ulti-Mite can also increase the success of biological crop protection in outdoor crops and reduce the need for the use of chemical products. ‘This

• Amblyseius andersoni

  January 1, 1970

  carefully by turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after [...] mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible [...] smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins

• Neoseiulus californicus

  January 1, 1970

  cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction [...] more effectively over the longer term. Neoseiulus californicus for pest control Neoseiulus californicus is used for the control of the following pests: Spider [...] adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) whereas the larvae feed mainly on eggs, and the nymphs on eggs, larvae and