Cannabis

Attracker ) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture [...] Cannabis Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and [...] control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or beneficial

Integrated Pest Management

Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops [...] about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasises practices that [...] control. It combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about

Manual Growing lights

90% of the UV-light. It disturbs the orientation of bumblebees while it falls and when it covers the greenhouse. Keep a close eye on pollination during snowfall [...] spectrum for foraging, but do not see in the red light spectrum. Conversely, humans do see in the red light spectrum but also in the green and blue light spectrum [...] this knowledge in our new bumblebee hive design for Natupol Excel (see figure 1.3 & 1.4). This hive is equipped with a blue hive door (in the visible spectrum

How to protect bumblebees from heat

the vital role that bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination [...] sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. [...] bumblebees in regulating their climate in hot weather conditions. Bumblebee hives with a sustainable future Plant pollinator interaction in hot temperatures

Grey mould

fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil [...] lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during and after cold storage. In lettuce, grey mould [...] plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In cucumber: remove dead

Neoseiulus cucumeris

of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated [...] contents. In addition to thrips , Neoseiulus cucumeris preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They also feed on pollen [...] instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling

Spider mites and other mites

are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused by plant mites can result in discolored or [...] Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to [...] phoenicis ) Each species of plant mite has its own unique characteristics and feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is

Strawberry

adults of which feed on the foliage of strawberry plants, and larvae on the roots. Their feeding activity can weaken the plants and result in stunted growth [...] Additionally, it can transmit various viral diseases to the plants. Biological pest control in strawberry Biological pest control is widely used in strawberry [...] midge, is known for its ability to feed on spider mite eggs and young larvae. Thrips control Biological pest control of thrips in strawberry crops can

Early blight

General The only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary [...] 90% or when the leaves are wet. Small differences in optimum temperature occur between species, but in general the risk of Alternaria infection is larger [...] by wind and in some species through the splash of rain. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those

Tomato

tomato plants. Mealybugs In some cases, mealybugs , and in particular the Obscure mealybug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) can be a problem in tomato. These small [...] interferes with photosynthesis. Plant bugs In certain cases, plant bugs can be a concern in tomato crops, in particular the species Nezara viridula, Ne [...] beneficial predators that feeds on various pests, including whiteflies, thrips and small caterpillars, making it a valuable ally in integrated pest management