• Adalia bipunctata

  bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life cycle, helping to control aphid populations and prevent [...] especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia [...] vary in color from pale yellow to light brown depending on environmental conditions. Pupae are often found attached to plant surfaces or hidden in sheltered

• Encarsia formosa

  for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. This parasitic [...] transparent to brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with [...] and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately

• Pepino mosaic virus

  Reduced vigor in severe cases Irregular growth patterns Life cycle of Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) PepMV spreads quickly in tomato crops due to its simple [...] . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants against more aggressive strains such as PepMV EU [...] of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production worldwide. Due to its rapid spread and impact on fruit quality, effective

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  most effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey [...] late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions. Above [...] individually or in clusters on plant foliage or near mealybug-infested areas. They are typically yellow-white in color and may be found attached to leaves. Larval

• Damping-off

  higher temperatures in the soil or irrigation water. Pythium aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage [...] allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this disease spreads most rapidly in wet conditions with [...] survive very well in the soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Damping-off

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña [...] programs and evolving to include biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential [...] Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their

• Rhyzobug

  effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Releases should [...] 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture Predatory insects

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  leaf miners . When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is [...] susceptible to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera, misshapen flowers may appear. The use of this bug in gerbera [...] Macrolophus pygmaeus for pest control Macrolophus pygmaeus is a key predatory bug for biological pest control of whitefly , Tuta absoluta and spide mites

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations [...] important biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following [...] and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From these oospores or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores [...] zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and the germ tubes infect the plants either through the stomata or [...] the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required. Inside the plant