• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting, lasting for only a couple of hours. This can occur directly after the sting, but more generally it [...] should be taken to hospital immediately, because this can result in blocked airways. At the hospital, the patient will be given corticosteroids (such as [...] This can be carried with you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing [...] farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was

• Aphidius ervi

  pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through the crop, [...] after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated weekly during the period when aphid [...] Aphidius matricariae . However, if Myzus spp. is their host, they will be of the same size. The parasitization behaviour resembles Aphidius colemani , however

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  wasp has its own field of expertise. It will be clear from the parasitized aphid which of the species was responsible, and this will help decide which strategy [...] mummy, from which the adult wasp will emerge after a short period The first mummies will be visible in the crop around two weeks after the parasitic wasps [...] to the nectar pad, the cylindrical packaging also has a unique hanging system. The label around the APHISCOUT container consists of two layers. The outer

• Minusa

  parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and [...] larva. The parasitic wasps develop inside the leaf miner pupa. The adult wasp will emerge from the pupa. Visual effect It is not possible to see on the outside [...] spp.). Mode of action The adult female parasitic wasps of Dacnusa sibirica preferably lay their eggs inside first and second instars of the leaf miner larva

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  which buds will be vegetative, and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are [...] the yield. Flowering is the second critical period. The flowers on the blueberry bush will pollinate and set fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which the [...] critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’

• Tobacco aphid

  also capable of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato [...] on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1.0 times the body length, reaching to the siphunculi. The body [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  June 20, 2019

  level of pest present, will aid the calculation of the correct rates of natural enemies required. For further information please contact your local Koppert [...] just visible to the naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites may be concentrated around the buds, or infest the entire plant, resulting [...] cucumeris , across the plants, at the early stages, before the flower buds have developed, as a preventative thrips control strategy. Swirski-Mite At bud development

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  s for use, while being aware of the cost factor.’ ‘We will communicate the first update of the sweet pepper protocol in time for the new growing season [...] species from which the larvae take longer than the parasitoids to establish in the crop, but can be good addition to the system. At the same time, we are [...] by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain found in the field. Newly Resistant Myzus Strain

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Download trial results Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus [...] of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; [...] Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites , the color will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange color. This takes 1-2 days