Feltiella acarisuga

biological control. The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Some of the common spider mites [...] and adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite [...] Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for

Tutasan

Preparation Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part of the trap Fill the trap with water to the level indicated [...] ic pheromone which lures the male moths to the trap where they get trapped in the water. Trapping males reduces the amount of eggs laid by females who [...] connect the trap to a dripper and make sure the water drips properly into the trap Add a small quantity of vegetable oil or liquid soap to the water A

Aphids

several ways, and the damage can vary depending on the species of aphid and the type of plant being attacked. The following are common signs of aphid damage: [...] feed on the sap of plants, which can cause the leaves to turn yellow or become distorted. The damage is often more pronounced on the younger leaves of the [...] throughout the world. Aphids form a single, very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed

Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

pattern in the slab. The composition of the nutrient solution in the root zone is frequently monitored by analysis. But only the composition of the plant sap [...] water, particularly in the morning, can lower the temperature of the stem base. If the temperature of the stem base drops below the dewpoint, moisture will [...] inexpensive method that could open the door to frequent monitoring of the microbiome. The role of the root system within the three plant balances As many things

Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

headland of a field that was planted with peas or beans in the previous year Place the trap on the ground Ensure the trap is securely positioned on the ground [...] Place the funnel onto the green bucket Place the pheromone dispenser in the transparent top Fix the transparent top with a twist action lining up the slots [...] Broad bean, peas. Mode of action The Pea and Bean Weevil Trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a

Eretmocerus eremicus

when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] parasitic behavior: the female lays her eggs inside the immature whitefly nymphs, and upon hatching, the larvae consume the host from within. The larvae use their

Aphelinus abdominalis

leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic [...] used for the biological control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The natural

V10

expanded leaf which is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet the upper surface of the leaf with V10 solution [...] V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU, PepMV [...] tomato crops. Mode of action Following inoculation with V10, asymptomatic PepMV isolates VC1 and VX1 become established throughout the plant. Infection by

Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

pollen. The Natupol Fly Checklist shows how to achieve the best pollination results. Download poster The emergence of Natupol Fly adults from the pupae more [...] emerged. Protect the opening for the flies against water. Protect the opening for the flies against heat. It is preferable to use white of light coloured [...] tubes. Use 15 ml of pupae per square metre as standard. Modify this quantity in relation to the number of flowers per square metre. Protect the pupae from direct

Knowing & recognizing

photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained [...] information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause