Feltiella acarisuga

their pest management programs, agricultural and horticultural producers can protect their crops from spider mites while reducing reliance on chemical [...] acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga works best when spider mites occur in colonies and can be used in combination with the predatory mites Phytoseiulus persimilis and [...] out the contents. The larvae also eat spider mites that are in diapause and can consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive

Anso-Mite

on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing the predatory mites Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug [...] 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative humidity below 65%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. Do not combine with other generalist predatory [...] montdorensis and Neoseiulus cucumeris ). Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitisation or allergic reactions, we therefore advise taking the

Vine mealybug

is high, whole bunges of grapes can be colonized. The taste can also be affected. An infection by Planococcus ficus can make the plants more susceptible

Olive scale

the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental crops can also be affected. Damage symptoms Olive scales produce large amounts of honeydew [...] sugary deposits. Removal of large quantities of sap debilitate the plant and can cause wilting, desiccation of tissues and dieback. Life cycle and appearance

Obscure mealybug

(formerly known as Pseudococcus affinis) originates from South America, but can now be found in many parts of the world with a temperate climate. It has a [...] mealybugs are often located on the horizontal part of the stalk. These mealybugs can also cause damage in ornamental crops such as passiflora, pelargonium, and [...] their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various

Montdo-Mite

material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug [...] Transeius montdorensis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. and whitefly parasitoids. Do not mix with other [...] andersoni and Amblydromalus limonicus ). Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitisation or allergic reactions, we therefore advise to take the

Steinernema carpocapsae

How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack [...] dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema [...] 19-31°C/66-88°F Soil or air temperature below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use

Leek

classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part of the plant that can be eaten is at times erroneously called a stem or stalk. This part is actually [...] outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them

Cutworms

and have a wide host range. Damage symptoms Early instar cutworm larvae can create 'shotholes' while feeding on tender leaves of seedlings. Third to seventh [...] and continues cutting. Therefore, relatively small populations of cutworms can destroy entire stands of crops, such as cotton or maize. As plants become [...] earth-brown to dingy grey. They are about 1.5 mm long just after emergence and can reach 4 cm or more when fully grown. The caterpillars may be encountered in

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

a bumblebee sting can differ per incident. The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs. This means that the worker or queen can withdraw her stinger [...] ion treatment, you can obtain a prescription for an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen or Jext) from your doctor. This can be carried with you [...] stings? Bumblebees rarely sting. The chance of being stung by a bumblebee can be reduced by avoiding provoking them or making them aggressive. First of