Praon volucre

. Praon volucre is one of the most abundant parasitoids of many aphid species in Europe. Praon volucre is used for the control of the following pests: [...] emergence is 13 days. At 16°C, the developmental time slows down to 26 days. Life cycle and appearance of Praon volucre The parasitic wasp lays an egg inside [...] inside the aphid where the larva of the parasitic wasp will develop. Larval pupation takes place under the aphid. This causes a silky, whitish, transparent

Ephedrus cerasicola

parasitic wasp lays an egg inside the aphid where the larva of the parasitic wasp will develop. Before the development of the larva has ended, it spins a cocoon [...] natural enemy is used for the control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: [...] cerasicola The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer layer of the label starting at the upper right

Aphidius matricariae

tic for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae [...] matricariae is a notable parasitoid wasp with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the female wasp lays her eggs inside an aphid, the larvae [...] Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized

Adalia bipunctata

to control aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control of the following [...] following pests: Aphids Adalia bipunctata feeds on all aphid species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to [...] natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life cycle, helping to

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall midge Aphidoletes [...] decay. The quantity of aphids consumed by a gall midge larva depends on temperature, relative humidity, age and size of the aphids, and the aphid species [...] settings. The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at

Plant Disease Management

disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing

Onion fly

fly on the young leaves, necks of onion seedlings or in the soil close to the base of onion plants. The onion fly larvae that emerge from the eggs tunnel [...] onion leaves is one of the most obvious signs of onion fly damage. Small tunnels made by the larvae as they feed can also be seen in the bulbs. The bulbs may [...] Finally, the correct application of the nematodes is important. The soil must be damp, bright sun must be avoided, as well as a lot of wind otherwise the product

Pollination

improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. [...] If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

longer shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological [...] based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production [...] expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers

Integrated Pest Management

t. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps ( e.g. Rollertraps or Horiver) is very important for monitoring the flying