• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  death. The summer treatment, against second generation larvae, is pivotal in the management of this pest. In relation to the development stage of the pest [...] appropriate in some situations. Traps should be positioned in the field from April, and again in June, to monitor for the emergence of the first and second [...] dispenser is positioned in the field on a supporting pole. The standard dispenser introduction rate is 4/ha, but this can be increased to 8/ha in high-risk

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  .” At the end of the season with the arrival of winter, a clean-up insecticide spray programme is employed so that the cycle can start again the following [...] perennials. The majority of breeding takes place at the company’s headquarters near Dereham in Norfolk, but the company also has a joint-venture in India for [...] pollinated in large containers, we actually cut the traps into four and use a piece of trap in every-one as physically catching the pests can be one of the best

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production costs. For this reason, the increased [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  4-5 mm in length. The parasitic wasp lays an egg inside the aphid where the larva of the parasitic wasp will develop. Before the development of the larva [...] natural enemy is used for the control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: [...] cerasicola The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer layer of the label starting at the upper right

• Biological Pest Control

  s in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the e [...] sms , to keep pest populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimises the risk of pesticide resistance, making [...] pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  throughout the day. In case of insufficient shade, additional measures should be taken, especially in autumn when the Wireless Beehome System is closed. In times [...] seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives [...] higher inside the crop, at a minimum height of 1.4 meters above the ground, particularly in dense crop areas. On the darkest days of winter, consider placing

• Pepper weevil

  they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another [...] darker after a few days; after three to six days, this stage is fully complete and it becomes an adult. On average, the cycle takes 21 days. [...] Another recommendation is to inspect the ground as well as the flowers and immature fruit, since they throw themselves to the ground and keep still when

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  Technology is also gaining in importance in the world of practice. Peter Maes points to outdoor crops, where Koppert is continuing to gain ground in major crops [...] restraints on its use due partly to the CO2 emissions of this industry as well as the climate policies in place in many parts of the world,’ says Peter Maes, presenting [...] presenting his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. The interactions between plant

• Leaf miners

  lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of [...] Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small [...] indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (s

• Powdery mildew

  epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside of the leaf, because the fungus infects [...] water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the leaves. Therefore, this is where the colonies mostly occur in these crops. In covered roses, the colonies appear first [...] Leveillula taurica ) is through the stomata and the fungus grows inside the leaf. Later, the conidiophores in this case also protrude from the stomata. Conidia