• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  comes attached with a big price tag. Beneficial effects “Fortafol-D is a solution with a range of beneficial effects on crop plants and substrate microbes [...] coir bags There is a much wider and growing appreciation for the role that biostimulants play in integrated crop management systems. A campaign last summer [...] treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the conditions and advantages associated with a first

• Whitefly

  greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew [...] whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination [...] reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies. Beneficial fungi are very

• Diglyphus isaea

  isaea is most effective at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a parasitoid [...] dead host and crawl back into the mine to pupate. There are three larval instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi t [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological

• Fly pollination

  flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for its efficient and rapid movement [...] What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees

• Cucumber

  providing precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With [...] IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range [...] mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  us is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with [...] sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] applied as a biocontrol agent to protect crops against soil-borne diseases, improve nutrient uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and eff [...] hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced

• Tomato

  esize and produce energy is compromised, leading to reduced yields and overall weakened tomato plants. Mealybugs In some cases, mealybugs , and in particular [...] as a biological control agent to naturally regulate aphid populations. The integration of these biocontrol measures promotes a more sustainable and en [...] muscarium Ve6 ( Mycotal ), a beneficial fungus, can be applied as a biopesticide to infect and kill whiteflies. Additionally Rollertrap is effective for mass trapping

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  weeds is also important, as these can act as alternative hosts for caterpillars . Important species include charlock, creeping thistle, dandelion and docks [...] belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly shades of brown and grey, whilst the hindwings can [...] postvittana ) and carnation tortrix moth ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ). Cacoecimorpha pronubana - Carnation tortrix Lepidopteran biology is largely comparable

• Orius laevigatus

  various agricultural and horticultural systems. Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and feeding on the soft [...] Orius laevigatus is available in a bottle ( Thripor-L ) Shake bottle gently before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application [...] in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application