• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  Ulti-Mite sachets, they also serve as a point of discussion when used in botanical collections. Neoseiulus californicus shows a preference for immature stages [...] sachet, which is a follow-on from the revolutionary Swirski Ulti-Mite sachet. Spical Ulti-Mite applied to ornamental crops before spider mite is found allows [...] find emerging spider mites . With Spical Ulti-Mite in place, helping to control spider mite, it is time to apply Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) to

• Consumers

  and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] crops. The bumblebee is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses for the [...] feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition

• Orius laevigatus

  laevigatus is available in a bottle ( Thripor-L ) Shake bottle gently before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application [...] cannibalistic. In pollen producing plants, younger Orius nymphs are mainly found on the leaves, whereas older nymphs and adults are mainly found in flowers. [...] Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  Lecanicillium muscarium is a species of beneficial fungi commonly used in biological pest control . This fungus is known for its effectiveness in controlling various [...] spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range of other plant protection products, making it easy to integrate in your current spraying [...] of action, Mycotal is safe for beneficial insects, making it a powerful weapon in an integrated IPM program. Learn more How does Lecanicillium muscarium

• Gummy stem blight

  cucumis (Didymella bryoniae) is a fungal plant pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in cucumber causes brown lesions [...] cucumis survives in crop debris and produces the sexual ascospores and asexual conida simultaneously. The spores germinate when free water is present on the [...] and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Pick flowers within two days after opening in areas suspected of disease (only feasible in high-wire

• Onion thrips

  (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on [...] their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves [...] (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly along the main leaf veins, with most damage evident where these veins join. Fruit damage, for instance in cucumber, only

• Oat

  energy. It is mainly grown in temperate regions and is a nutrient-rich food. In human consumption is chiefly eaten as porridge but also used in many baked [...] About This important cereal is grown for its seed and is used in food production, as oatmeal and rolled oats, and most commonly in livestock feed, especially [...] baked goods. It is often present in cold breakfast cereals, muesli and granola. The oat (Avena sativa ) is also called the common oat.

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  , and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci , a non-native notifiable pest, are reported to be the main pest pressures. However, over the last few years [...] Amblyseius swirskii Entonem Steinernema feltiae Horiver Wetstick Poinsettia: Main pests and strategy Sciarid fly Sciarid fly, commonly known as fungus gnats [...] nematodes per m 2 of cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 days after planting; this is key to ensuring that cuttings can form roots without being damaged, and after

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  sockets and mains system in the country in question). In addition to this, we supply receivers with a normal hive door and transmitters with a modified (‘queen [...] the transmitter to a pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in both directions [...] modified) 4. Is never modified (is always set to 1). 5. Is never modified (is always set to 5). 6. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential [...] for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases. Plants communicate in colour and [...] nivale ) is a common pathogen in winter wheat, especially under cool and wet conditions during the winter months. The symptoms are apparent in winter and