Apple

of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have a yellowish-white coloured exocarp. Sometimes their flesh is also pink or [...] tics. Ripe apples usually have a red, yellow, green, pink, or russetted coloured skin. Additionally there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored [...] mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits [...] mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product [...] Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of

Cyclamen main pest pressures

Cyclamen mite, Phytonemus pallidus , is a very tiny mite, only just visible to the naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites may be c [...] Thrips There are many species of thrips, but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen [...] Cyclamen. If a biological control strategy is not implemented, both larvae and adult thrips will cause plant damage, by piercing cells on the leaf surface, and

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases [...] nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill

Transeius montdorensis

montdorensis is a species of predatory mite utilized in biological pest control . These predatory mites are known for their effectiveness in controlling [...] cycle and helps in reducing overall pest numbers. As a natural enemy of various pests, Transeius montdorensis plays a significant role in integrated pest [...] ) and rust mites. Transeius montdorensis in bottles The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis is available in a bottle ( Montdo-Mite ). Turn and shake bottle

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest [...] can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator [...] surface. Adult stage: Adult Cryptolaemus montrouzieri are small beetles with a dark brown or black coloration and measure around 4 millimetres in length

Orius laevigatus

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 [...] other small insects. Adult stage: Adult Orius laevigatus are small, elongated insects, about 1.4-2.4 millimeters in length. They have a black or dark brown [...] Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial

Amblyseius swirskii

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. They [...] Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius swirskii in bottles

Amblyseius andersoni

colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller [...] leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius andersoni in buckets The predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni is available in a bucket ( Anso-Mite ). Mix [...] Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are

Pepino mosaic virus

of the damage caused by PepMV is, that it is very intense for a few weeks and then disappears to eventually return later in the season. This means that damage [...] can be observed. In Europe, the Chilean strain (CH2) is dominant and present in 90% of the infections. If more strains are found in case of infection [...] infection, the infection is usually more aggressive than when only one single strain is present. Within the strains, however, there is also variability among different