• Aphidius colemani

  of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right species [...] Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis [...] which enables the wasps to track down and parasitize aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of

• Cerall: 100% Biological Seed Treatment Against Fungal Diseases

  July 26, 2024

  easy is Cerall to use? Researched & Discovered In Sweden The origin of Cerall lies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, where the first [...] as a seed treatment, the bacteria remain inactive on the treated seeds when stored dry. Then, after seeding, soil moisture causes the bacteria to emerge [...] that further weaken the growth of fungi. Interaction Between Bacteria & Plant The beauty of the Pseudomonas chlororaphis MA342 bacteria is that they encourage

• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  throughout the island of Ireland. We caught up with Richard Gilpin, head of farm operations at Gilfresh, who explained the relationship Gilfresh is presently [...] believes the local demographic had a big impact in inspiring Gilfesh to increase pollination efforts through the use of Koppert Hives: "County Armagh is known [...] county due to the number of apple orchards located here. We were aware of how important pollination was in the surrounding orchards, and when we started to

• Veni Calcium

  Shake the container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Calcium to the water [...] quickly where it is needed. The calcium in the product can easily be taken up by the plant. Pack size 5 and 20 litre containers. Presentation Light brown [...] calcium to the plant which can easily be taken up. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Calcium is applied as foliar fertiliser, bringing the calcium quickly

• Attracker

  Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according to the user instructions on the label Shake the Attracker container well before use Add the correct [...] correct amount of Attracker to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection product according to the user instruction of that product [...] All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from their shelter places. When adding Attracker to an insecticide

• Diglyphus isaea

  body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies [...] Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making [...] programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] connecting the transmitter to the climate computer. Heat Do not turn the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH

• Diamond back moth

  ochreous and the markings are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad cream or light brown band along the back, which is sometimes constricted [...] regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface feeder. They feed from the lower leaf surface, leaving the wax layer on the upper surface intact, thereby [...] may occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown before adult emergence. The adult of the diamond back

• 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 [...] belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants [...] 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

• Tomato leafminer

  occur underneath the crown of the fruit and even inside the fruit itself. On leaves, the larvae only feed on mesophyll tissues, leaving the epidermis intact [...] mine inside the leaf, stem or fruit. In the second to fourth instars they become greenish with a black band behind the head. The prepupae of the tomato leaf [...] place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the leaflets or in the soil