• Flies

  organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae [...] occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel [...] has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant [...] four weeks to the 25 weeks and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus [...] young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions [...] for both plant and pollinator. The White Paper also provides a useful ‘summary of actions to protect both plants and pollinators in high temperatures ’ [...] temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately [...] days. When the number of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee hive. Temperature and humidity [...] against potential risks contribute to a healthy crop and improved pollination outcomes. Positioning and visibility of hives To facilitate effective communication

• Whitefly

  plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are [...] of the pupa through a characteristically shaped opening; the pupa splits on the upper surface along pre-existing seams, to create a T-shaped opening. Newly [...] favorable for whiteflies. Whitefly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our whitefly control products in action. More

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  price to an acceptable level. Neil added, “There’s a whole lot more to be gained by using Fortafol-D. It supports general plant health and acts as a metabolic [...] production costs and have to make difficult decisions. The declining yields in successive seasons from the re-use of strawberry bags, has to be weighed up against [...] used, which, however, comes attached with a big price tag. Beneficial effects “Fortafol-D is a solution with a range of beneficial effects on crop plants

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, [...] oval in shape. It has a light yellow-green to brown-green colour, and has an overall shiny appearance. Antennae are marked by a number of darker bands [...] pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefore [...] your beneficial insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter from [...] Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season in a clean way, giving your

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  . Macrocheles robustulus has a huge appetite and feeds on a variety of pests. Not only can this predatory mite be used to combat sciarid flies white worms [...] Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory mite can behave in a more natural way in the new carrier material [...] Upon delivery of the product, it remains important to apply the product as soon as possible due to the cannibalistic nature of Macrocheles.' The application

• Sciarid flies

  ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] living plant material. The adults prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition