Ephedrus cerasicola

the opening The dosage of Aphiscout depends on climate, crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] belongs to the family Braconidae and subfamily Aphidiinae. This natural enemy is used for the control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus [...] 21 days at 21°C,and 19 days at 24°C. The adult lifespan increases gradually from 2.8 days at 32°C, to 26.2 days at 15°C. Life cycle and appearance of Ephedrus

Casea

(water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled [...] piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the soil/medium [...] billion/acre) and against soil pests at a rate of 500 million to 3 billion per ha (200 million to 1.2 billion per acre). Timing Timing and frequency depend

Buxus

evergreen and slow-growing shrubs and small trees. They can grow up to 2–12 meters. The tree’s leaves are usually small (some 1.5-5 cm long and 0.3-2.5 cm [...] cm wide) and leathery and their shape is round to lanceolate.

Oat

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 [...] for horses to boost their energy. It is mainly grown in temperate regions and is a nutrient-rich food. In human consumption is chiefly eaten as porridge [...] in many baked goods. It is often present in cold breakfast cereals, muesli and granola. The oat (Avena sativa ) is also called the common oat.

Fly pollination

them valuable in diverse agricultural settings. From fruits and vegetables to nuts and grains and ornamental plants for seed production. These flies are often [...] diversity and reproductive success of various plant species. Why are flies good pollinators? Lucilia sericata flies are effective pollinators and are used [...] flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for its efficient and rapid movement, making it an effective pollinator

Predatory mites

predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory mites depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the situation [...] arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arthropods [...] arthropods are natural enemies of many plant-feeding mites and insects like spider mites , whitefly and thrips . Predatory mites are an essential component of

Beneficial microorganisms

anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus, and the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonisation: [...] biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful [...] for pest control include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water and air. These microorganisms are harnessed

Chrysanthemum

from Asia and northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars [...] cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation and production. The current, commercially cultivated chrysanthemums are more striking than the wild [...] daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids and an extensive range of cultivars that are produced for commercial, horticultural

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of bottles and paper bags. The innovative Ulti-Mite sachet, made from 100% industrial compostable foil, allows predatory mites to thrive and build strong [...] withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out and perform less [...] continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture retention Ulti-Mite's

Neoseiulus cucumeris

deutonymph and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter [...] out and prey on the first instar larvae of various thrips species. Feeding behaviour of Neoseiulus cucumeris Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck [...] eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs and are