Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

Enermix Eretmocerus eremicus, Encarsia formosa Swirski Ulti-Mite Amblyseius swirskii Entonem Steinernema feltiae Horiver Wetstick Poinsettia: Main pests and strategy Sciarid fly Sciarid fly, commonly known as fungus gnats, can cause serious damage to the cuttings, to the extent of killing them. The larvae feed on the young roots of the plants, and can then progress into the stem, if not controlled adequately. Control Strategy at Propagation (

Cyclamen main pest pressures

Swirski Ulti-Mite Amblyseius swirskii Macro-Mite Macrocheles robustulus Thripex Neoseiulus cucumeris Horiver Wetstick Cyclamen: Main pests and control strategies. Thrips There are many species of thrips, but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If a biological control strategy is not implemented, both larvae and adult thrips will cause plant damage, by piercing cells on the leaf

Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

The two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae, is a very common pest in soft fruit crops such as strawberry and raspberry. Existing acaricides have become increasingly less effective against this pest due to resistance, hence growers largely rely on biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the most effective being Phytoseiulus persimilis ( Spidex ). This product

Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

Control of thrips using the predatory bug Orius laevigatus in strawberry crops. Thrips are one of the most difficult pests for the strawberry grower. They are often impossible to control using insecticides, due to their inherent ability to develop resistance, and generally secretive nature, particularly so in the case of the western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis . The use of predatory mites , especially Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex ) often

SWD

Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant and blueberry crops are particularly at risk, but the pest can also be problematic in grapes, plums and even tomatoes. Early detection through monitoring (starting in March) is now thought to be crucial to minimising the impact of SWD

Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug has been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, allowing application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing the

Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

Isonet T (MAPP 17929) is a controlled release dispenser for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta Isonet T (MAPP 17929) is a controlled release dispenser for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta , the caterpillars of which can cause serious damage to a tomato crop. The product has been used successfully by UK tomato growers for control of this pest in the last two seasons. Close up of the

Biological control of spider mite - Phytoseiulus persimilis

Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

New Spical Ulti-Mite sachet improves spider mite control on ornamental plants For early control of two-spotted spider mite , and other mite pests, Koppert Biological Systems has developed the new Spical Ulti-Mite sachet, which is a follow-on from the revolutionary Swirski 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 . With Spical

Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

Vidi Parva Vidi Terrum Veni Calcium Flowering and Pollination – one of the most critical blueberry growth stages Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with bees, butterflies and other