• Aphilin

  abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction [...] 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible [...] Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and other

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting [...] aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and h

• Green peach aphid

  peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where its winter-hardy [...] persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by

• Cryptobug-L

  Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Downloads Trial results in grapes Application Deploy material on rock wool slabs, or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Can also be [...] mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at intervals of [...] temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri favours high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  protection Safeguard the hive against strong winds by placing it in a sheltered spot or securing it in place with weights or other stabilizing measures. Chemical [...] precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives, especially if the main crop is not yet flowering [...] shade for the hive by positioning it in the shadow of the crop or providing additional cover. Read more about bumblebees in heat here. Hive maintenance Keep

• Cannabis

  Management (IPM) in cannabis Integrated pest management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis [...] cause problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators [...] manage them properly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is vital in cannabis cultivation because it effectively controls pests and diseases, promotes sustainable

• Cress

  About Cress, at time also named garden cress to distinguish it from similar plants, is an edible herb and its cultivation around the world is growing fast [...] fast. Garden cress is genetically related to watercress and mustard. Garden cress is in some regions also known as mustard and cress, garden pepper cress, [...] Barbarea verna ), or American cress, is a biennial herb and belongs to the family of Brassicaceae . This plant originates in southern Europe and western Asia

• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  carovora is very common, but does not often reach epidemic population densities. It can survive as epiphytic bacteria on various plants or in the soil in low [...] carotovora . It is one of the pectolytic bacteria causing extensive bacterial rots (bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot). Damage symptoms In tomato, Erwinia [...] causes bacterial stem rot as well as soft rot. Stem rot is first noticed when plants wilt at the time of first harvest or after that. The pith disintegrates

• Potato aphid

  the dorsal surface. In green individuals, this stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal stripe is specifically cha [...] aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with [...] sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium

• Open field 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 harvests [...] up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of [...] number colonies is the best choice for long flowering crops. Outdoor crops pollination advice Achieving optimal pollination in outdoor crops is vital for ensuring