Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

They are often impossible to control using insecticides, due to their inherent ability to develop resistance, and generally secretive nature, particularly [...] that capsids often start to occur in strawberry crops from late July, requiring the application of insecticides to prevent damage to the crop, but which can [...] occidentalis . The use of predatory mites , especially Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex ) often forms the backbone of the biological programme to control thrips

Pea leaf miner

ly damaging to leaf vegetables and causes problems especially in lettuce grown on open ground. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both [...] leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such [...] lay eggs, they bore a hole using their toothed ovipositor, usually in the upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding

Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

matricariae Ervipar Aphidius ervi Use APHISCOUT to combat aphid pests in Strawberries. Aphid pests are a major threat to protected strawberry production [...] fragaefolii ) is a threat, due to its ability to transmit several economically important persistent and semi-persistent viruses To prevent the development of [...] Rate of use: Introduce 1 tube/400 m 2 and repeat every 7-14 days Environmental conditions: Active between 16 - 30°C Storage and handling: 1-2 days Storage

Veni Calcium

container well before use Fill the application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Calcium to the water Mix thoroughly [...] coverage Vidi Terrum and Vidi Fortum can be added to improve Veni Calcium uptake (adjuvants need to be registered in the UK) Dosage The dosage of Veni [...] Veni Calcium provides a direct source of calcium to the plant which can easily be taken up. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Calcium is applied as

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Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

Spical Ulti-Mite in place, helping to control spider mite, it is time to apply Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) to and around any spider mite infestations [...] Spidex has long been used for effective spider mite control, but with the added use of Spical Ulti-Mite, control is greatly improved. Use Spical Ulti-Mite [...] Ulti-Mite sachet. Spical Ulti-Mite applied to ornamental crops before spider mite is found allows the predatory mites to search and find emerging spider mites

Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

allowing Koppert to carry out this work on their farms. We would also like to express our gratitude to DEFRA for granting us the opportunity to offer this important [...] been permitted for use under glass and polythene. However, for Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, the restricted use to glasshouses still [...] Mite® being used during the warmer months from May to August,” explained Jasper. “This will result in a much stronger IPM programme compared to the current

Outdoor crops pollination advice

advice to maximise pollination rates and overall crop productivity. From attracting pollinators to implementing pollination techniques, we aim to equip [...] crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximise pollination results, evenly position [...] honeybees out of sight. This precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives, especially if

Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

(spinosad) can be used. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Pay attention to the risk indications [...] be used to control small, immature caterpillars. Dimilin flow (diflubenzuron) can be applied at egg hatch as a moulting accelerator insecticide, to control [...] Silver Y Moth The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their

Rophoria

carboard box. Hang the open box vertically on the plants, preferably close to flowers. Protect from direct sunlight or rain. Dosage The dosage of Rophoria [...] Rophoria depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventatively, or as soon as [...] Ensure flowering plants are present for optimal establishment. Combined use For effective control of aphids combine with other predators and/or parasitoids