• Sugar beet

  plant which is included in Betoideae subfamily in the Amaranthaceae family. The root of sugar beets contain high levels of sucrose. It has a conical, white [...] production. Sugar beets grow exclusively in temperate zones, in contrast to sugarcane, which grows exclusively in tropical and subtropical zones. The soil [...] and a rosette of leaves. Sugar is formed by photosynthesis in the leaves and is then stored in the root. Sugar beets are the second only major source of

• Rose aphid

  is dark in colour. The siphunculi are black and bent outwards. The rose aphid usually overwinters on rose bushes in the egg stage, although in mild winter [...] rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Infestations with rose aphids [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized

• Flies

  shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North [...] Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage

• Natutec Drive

  Uniformity of distribution, which results in excellent biological control Labour saving User friendly/ease of use How does it work? The user puts beneficial insects [...] Because of its unique design, the natural enemies suffer no damage when the blower is used. Application This product is only available in combination [...] for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable in any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec

• Blueberry aphid

  with plant material. It feeds on blueberries and is a vector of blueberry scorch virus. Damage symptoms Blueberry aphids live in dense colonies on young [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] found on young shoots. Peak aphid densities are reached in June and July. Sexual adults are produced in September and October and the sexual females lay eggs

• Macrocheles robustulus

  robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings. Macrocheles [...] nematodes and other soil living pests, which can be found in high numbers in greenhouses in soil which has been enriched with compost. As natural enemies [...] contents. Macrocheles robustulus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails, nematodes

• Large blackberry aphid

  The large blackberry aphid is widely distributed in Europe and also established in New Zealand. It only feeds on cultivated and wild blackberries. Damage [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] Winged aphids usually appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October to December winged

• Large raspberry aphid

  Amphorophora idaei, is the most important aphid species found on raspberries in Europe. It only feeds on raspberry. Damage symptoms Large raspberry aphids rarely [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] raspberry aphid are laid near the base of vegetative canes and hatch in spring. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves and

• Minusa

  Application Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Minusa depends on climate, crop [...] the leaf miner pupa. The adult wasp will emerge from the pupa. Visual effect It is not possible to see on the outside if the leaf miner larvae or pupae are [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-0.5 per m 2 /release

• Turnip

  categorized as a root vegetable. Turnips are usually produced for its white and bulbous taproot in temperate climates around the world. The smaller, tender varieties