• Predatory insects

  January 1, 1970

  Aphidalia , featuring the ladybird species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution for aphid control. Another notable species is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider mites , aphids , and leaf miner larvae. For thrips control, Thripor-I [...] midges lay their eggs on plant leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids, or spider mite, depending on the species. Gall midges are considered

• Lettuce

  January 1, 1970

  sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often [...] often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies.

• Miglyphus

  January 1, 1970

  in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside [...] Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae and pupae are visible

• Orchid

  January 1, 1970

  About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually colourful [...] colourful and fragrant. Nowadays there are no less than 28,000 known species, divided in about 763 genera. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in [...] inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  October 21, 2024

  has been on the market. Nowadays the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available for our predatory mites Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical Ulti-Mite ) and Transeius [...] of bottles and paper bags. The innovative Ulti-Mite sachet, made from 100% industrial compostable foil, allows predatory mites to thrive and build strong [...] Extended release The breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over

• Steinernema feltiae

  January 1, 1970

  multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after

• IPM app

  January 1, 1970

  a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works with GPS outdoors and has an intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight [...] increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more information and a demo visit [...] healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant

• Herbs

  January 1, 1970

  cs and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy [...] other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant

• Carrot

  January 1, 1970

  About The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple [...] yellow and white. The carrots which are produced nowadays derive from the wild carrot, Daucus carota , indigenous to Europe and southwestern Asia. The carrot [...] vary greatly in colour, shape and size. The shorter carrot types grow well in heavy soil, the longer varieties need loose and fertile soil.

• Rose

  January 1, 1970

  About The rose ( Rosa) belongs to the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae. Rose also refers to the flowers the plant bears. There are more than one hundred [...] thorns. The flowers of the rose plant can vary in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright coloured. Colours range from white to yellow, pink and orange [...] hundred rose species and thousands of different cultivars. The rose is a woody, perennial plant which usually develops as a shrub, climbing or trailing with