Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality [...] ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season [...] game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control

Tomato looper

prolegs, instead of the normal five and therefore the caterpillar moves with the same looping motion as an inchworm (geometrid). The cocoon is usually attached [...] white marks on the forewing that sometimes overlap each other. The hindwings are brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume [...] General The golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species

Aphidius colemani

of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right species [...] deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid [...] Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis

Eretmocerus eremicus

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 the [...] 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 [...] insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control

Pollination

anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross [...] crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers [...] Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers

Pepino mosaic virus

– that causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that might have an important impact [...] 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, the infection [...] impact on the damage that is caused. For instance, an infection early in the season, when the plant does not yet bear fruit, will typically cause less losses

Biological Pest Control

s in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the e [...] sms , to keep pest populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimises the risk of pesticide resistance, making [...] pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical

Encarsia formosa

brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly [...] 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 the [...] inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading

Spidex Vital Trial Results

standard used in the industry for 5 days in a row. Results: The graph below shows the results of the collected data Cumulative egg laying during a 5 day period [...] spider mites in the field to develop the eggs. Because they start depositing eggs directly, they have an improved ability to lay more eggs in the same time [...] placed in a walk-in cage. The last 2 plants in each row were infested with 50 mobile spider mites (red stars). 50 Spidex were released on the first plant