• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  d spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This [...] agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite [...] deutonymph and adult, except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider

• Neoseiulus californicus

  Phytoseiidae family: egg, larva, proto- and deutonymph, and adult males and females. Adult mites are lighter and have a flatter more elongated body than [...] at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus in bottles The predatory mite [...] predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging

• Phytophthora blight

  between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in the soil [...] growing root tips promote germination and attract the zoospores. The pathogen grows into the stem and on the plant surface and new sporangiophores (structures [...] ting and be careful with overhead irrigation since both a high water content of the soil and water splash promote disease. Ensure fast drying and wound

• Predatory mites

  are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings. These [...] specialised in producing a wide range of natural enemies and have several patents to our name. Our stability in breeding, quality, reliability, and secure delivery [...] deutonymphal and adult stages the mites feed almost continuously. Protonymphs and deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  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 [...] predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging [...] instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the u [...] consideration and deliberate interventions to achieve optimal pollination rates. In this article, we will delve into the unique aspects of pollination in indoor [...] Placement advice in artificially lit crops For best results, consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. Best practice for pollination in hot te [...] temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool [...] built for hot climate The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses. Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing [...] stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They [...] sporangia are formed, structures in which zoospores are produced. However, in downy mildews, sporangia often germinate directly and the germ tubes infect the

• Pollination

  production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products [...] ally for growers worldwide, offering reliable and efficient pollination solution that elevates crop yields and overall quality. Their carefully managed deployment [...] set and enhanced crop uniformity, ultimately driving profits for growers. Bumblebees work diligently seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, even in unfavorable

• Leaf stripe

  may be stunted and heads may be distorted and failing to emerge from the sheath. Ear length and the number of kernels may be reduced and kernels may be [...] occur on the first, second and third leaf and subsequently on other leaves. Yellow stripes are formed at the base of the leaf and the leaf sheath. They gradually [...] gradually extend and become brown and chlorotic and may merge. Eventually this leads to the death of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it