• Chrysopa-E

  density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 10-100 eggs per m 2 /release. Releases should be made [...] (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after [...] body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae

• Trianum-P

  Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the final spray, [...] filters are clean (spores can attach themselves to organic material in filters) To increase spore attachment to the roots, avoid run-off and excess drainage [...] (ISR). Trianum-P has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to take up. Pack size 500 gram and

• Cryptobug-L

  rates typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled [...] hulls. Application Deploy material on rock wool slabs, or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug [...] depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

• Bumblebee pollination

  greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive [...] crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are not very aggressive and easy to use. All about bumblebees Why choose Koppert bumblebees? Koppert bumblebees [...] compared to rival products because Koppert’s bumblebee colonies grow faster and last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save

• Spidend

  humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Combined use Should be used in combination with Spidex Vital . Storage time after receipt Apply [...] gall-midges actively search for spider mite colonies and deposit eggs next to the spider mites . Once emerged, the larvae feed on the spider mites. Visual [...] depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first spider mites

• Broad mite

  of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their [...] emus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater [...] mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  Seeds Looking to the future, Peter hopes to make subtle improvements to the IPM programme rather than wholesale changes . “We’ve always tried to assign someone [...] production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated and unheated glass and polytunnels are used to grow a wide range of species, and the requirements [...] for nine months from sowing to harvest, so the plants are getting tired and trying to shut down, while we’re doing our best to keep them alive. As they become

• Aphiscout

  75-1.5 parasitic wasps per m 2 . This is equivalent to one unit every 250-350 m 2 . The parasitic wasps will emerge within 2 weeks. Releases should be repeated [...] still present. If the aphid species present is known it might be better to switch to an appropriate single species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M [...] effective at temperatures between 16°C/61°F and 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit and for laying the egg into the fruit. Eggs are white, 0.6 long and 0.2 mm wide. Each egg [...] respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed [...] exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other

• Onion

  About The onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively [...] first production season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because