• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems [...] shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory [...] to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps

• Aphiscout

  opening Dosage The dosage of Aphiscout depends on climate, crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy [...] corner Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire, branch, or leaf stalk by winding the label around it and sticking the end of the label back onto the

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are [...] larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. [...] Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies [...] s eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective [...] whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips [...] deutonymph and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F

• Adalia bipunctata

  known as the two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes [...] populations and prevent crop damage. Adalia bipunctat a is often employed in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering an eco-friendly and sustainable [...] beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia ). Open the bag and attach it to the tree near the first branch with a nail or wire stitch

• BULLETIN_VIDI_FORTUM___AQ10_31.1.22_K.pdf

  naturally occurring and commercial disease biocontrol agents. AQ10® is a water dispersible granule formulation containing 5x109 spores of A. quisqualis per [...] in the bio-fungicide product AQ10® Vidi Fortum® is a plant biostimulant which is normally applied to a range of edible crops to enhance vegetative growth [...] mixed with a known AQ10® spore inoculum concentration. Each biostimulant was tested at a low rate and high rate, to represent the lower and upper rates

• Knowing & recognizing

  characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects [...] edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to [...] crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well

• Pollination checklist tomato

  hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against condensation and rainwater Not [...] achieved. Download Poster During pollination , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints [...] days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity

• Plant Disease Management

  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 [...] diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy [...] pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our