• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as a curative measure against the oak pr [...] locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other [...] caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political agenda, as well as being an important social

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out [...] and the product has continued to evolve. The bottle is still in use today, especially when distributing the predators with air-blowing systems. Not long after [...] Panonychus ulmi Swirski Ulti-Mite Amblyseius swirskii It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses

• Thrips

  One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they produce as they feed [...] vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves can shrivel, and there can be varying levels [...] before the pest is present. Thrips control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our thrips control products in action. More

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  both locally and abroad. The connection between product, crop and consultant is close, so that the produce is optimal by harvest time. This requires knowledge [...] between our products and different crops. Our consultants have a long training period and their knowledge is continually updated.’ While Rianne is a specialist [...] our microbial products such as nematodes and fungi which combat pests and diseases but can also support plant health . ‘A healthy plant is far more resilient

• Black vine weevil

  approximately 12 mm. A larva is often curled into the typical C-shape which it assumes whenever it is disturbed. The body is covered with stiff white to [...] long. Outdoors there is a single generation each year. A population of black vine weevils consists entirely of females and reproduction is by parthenogenesis [...] taking round bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  transmitter (there are 8 options). 3. Is never modified (is always set to 2). 4. The menu is left immediately and the home screen is displayed. The menu is left [...] does not light up. There is no power supply, or there may be a fault in the power supply. There is no transmitter signal. The battery pack is empty. [...] If a green light is visible, the internal power supply is working properly; • if the LED is not lit up, the power is switched off or not working properly

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  This information is intended as an education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for [...] stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into [...] them or making them aggressive. First of all, it is important to be calm when working with bumblebees. Do not wave your arms at the bumblebees, bump the hive

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] physical and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem [...] control pests while minimising the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological

• Pear psylla

  and hatch after about 3 weeks. There are 5 nymphal instars which feed on twigs and shoots. Depending on the temperature, there are 3 or more generations [...] General The pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyri , is a widely distributed pest of pear in central Europe and can inflict serious damage in pear orchards. Damage [...] layer. Life cycle and appearance of Pear psylla Adults pear psyllas are 2-3 mm long and orange red to blackish. They have white, longitudinal stripes on

• Cabbage leafroller

  appearance of Cabbage leafroller An adult female is 12 mm long and is ochre-yellow with darker markings. The male is slightly smaller and slimmer, more clearly [...] General The cabbage leafroller (Clepsis spectrana) is native to North-West Europe. It is a highly polyphagous species causing damage to field grown cabbage [...] prothoracic shield. The body is drab brown with lateral stripes that are sometimes light in colour. The ventral surface is lighter than the dorsal, with