Encarsia formosa

ly 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly [...] based on the density of the whitefly population, making it a valuable tool in integrated pest management . The wasps themselves do not feed on whiteflies [...] important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following

Anthurium

About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] is actually an altered leaf (also called spathe) with many flowers on the spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours

Gooseberry

About The gooseberry is belongs to the species of Ribes . The plant originates from Europe, Northwestern Africa, and West, South and Southeast Asia. The [...] kinds, but do have a nice flavour. Nowadays, gooseberries are produced both on a commercial and domestic scale.

Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

traps 10 meters apart on a grass margin or headland of a field that was planted with peas or beans in the previous year Place the trap on the ground Ensure [...] positioned on the ground to prevent it from tipping over Check the traps three times per week When more than 30 weevils per trap are counted on any occasion [...] of peas and beans. Traps should be placed from February onwards (depending on geographic location). Combined use Use in combination with Pherodis Sitona

Aphidius ervi

wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not [...] its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m 2 /release. Releases

Onion fly

laid by the female onion fly on the young leaves, necks of onion seedlings or in the soil close to the base of onion plants. The onion fly larvae that emerge [...] also referred to as the onion maggot, is a frequent pest that harms allium plants, including leek, garlic, and onion crops. It is a small fly, measuring between [...] foliage. This leads to retarded growth, decreased yield, or even death of the plant. For onion growers, onion fly infestations can be a major concern, but there

Leafhoppers

that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly

Integrated Pest Management

for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects [...] achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasises practices that deter pests [...] for biological pest control . The beneficial organisms prey or parasitise on pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping

Manual Wireless Beehome

broken. Red LED on transmitter does not light up. Receiver will not turn on. Receiver will still not turn on. The receiver turns on but is not receiving [...] down during a power cut. If you are not using a timer, the transmitter will not emit a signal during a power cut (the closing mechanism on the transmitter [...] Figure 1.1 Overview of Wireless BeeHome System (based on the country of sales, the socket and plug on the transmitter can differ. There are also different

Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

for strawberry production, a pre-planting or early post-planting Fortafol-D® treatment is recommended Substrate and plant health benefits Fortafol-D® • is [...] that have been allowed to dry out prior to planting • supports the health and resilience of a crop; healthy plants may be less prone to root disease infections [...] litres/ha in 1000 litres of water, via the irrigation system, pre-planting, or 4-7 days after planting Repeat treatments can be made during the growing season For