Capsanem

ciliata ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into [...] sheet Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing [...] contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with

Encarsia formosa

then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing [...] reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in

Maximize pollination in tomato

grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly [...] adverse weather conditions, and maintaining the right environmental factors will contribute to the well-being of the bumblebee colony and enhance pollination [...] flower has been adequately pollinated. Pollination should occur before the flower closes. The duration of flower openness varies between one to three days

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized [...] Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination [...] demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes

Sciarid flies

appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult. The adult insects [...] damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil [...] General Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects [...] for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

Correct placement of the hive can reduce heat stress of pollinators. Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground on the south-side (in the Northern Hemisphere) [...] processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load [...] humidity, but only if the radiation is at an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are

Eretmocerus eremicus

when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of Ercal or Enermix

Aphilin

emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also [...] their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges [...] aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction

Ervipar

develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] nicotianae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps [...] least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start