• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus [...] , and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus

• Tomato

  you stay ahead of potential crop damage. Pollination of tomato crops Pollination plays a crucial role in the successful cultivation of tomato crops, enhancing [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable pests, including aphids [...] season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread in

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval. We spray them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per hectare. We prefer to apply [...] dozens of parasitic nematodes moving inside them,’ Zoboli continues. ‘After this result, we have kept spraying with nematodes every time there was a new wave

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  products, also has a low MRL, which is a requirement for small cherry tomatoes. However, as we can only use this product a few times a year, we have very [...] We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test plots, and slightly higher dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to [...] Mycotal’s blastospore formulation has a range of benefits: the fully sealed production means the final product is always free of contamination; the product gets

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products

• Common asparagus beetle

  asparagus beetle ( Crioceris asparagi ) is a major, host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Both adults [...] adults and larvae feed on the leaves of asparagus. As the larvae feed, they secrete a blackish fluid, consisting of faecal material, which may contaminate [...] cycle and appearance of Common asparagus beetle The life cycle of the asparagus beetle has the following stages: egg, 4 larval instars, a pupal instar and

• Plant Disease Management

  biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms [...] Effective prevention of plant diseases involves several key practices. Monitoring Regular monitoring of your plants is vital. Keep a close eye on their health [...] and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant plant

• Hop

  About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week [...] currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe

• Cucumber

  ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range [...] minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers [...] season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread in

• Yellow rose aphid

  aphid is also a vector of several viruses attacking strawberries and roses. Life cycle and appearance of Yellow rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle [...] probably of North American origin but is now widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South America. It attacks plants of the family [...] family Rosaceae and is a pest of strawberries and roses. Damage symptoms The yellow rose aphids usually live in young unfolded leaves. Nymphs and adults extract