A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

Kris de Smet on predatory mites as a game-changer for horticulture in Almería - Original Stories

Bugs

damage Phytophagous bugs damage plants by puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them [...] and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic

Mirical

greenhouse. Distribute the contents of one package over 10 introduction points by hanging 1 cardboard strip per plant and, at the end, shake out any remaining [...] Introduce in clusters of at least 50 predatory bugs Create 6-10 distribution points per bottle Spread material thinly (maximum 1 cm thick) to enable the predatory

Rophoria

vermiculite Application Do not open the box until you arrive at the release point. Carefully open the perforated lid of the carboard box. Hang the open box

Syrphidend

vermiculite. Application Do not open the box until you arrive at the release point. Carefully open the perforated lid of the carboard box. Hang the open box

Circular scale

circular scales up to 2 mm in diameter with a slightly raised, sub-central point which is sometimes pale. When the scale is lifted, the insect beneath is

V10

stem Select a fully expanded leaf which is positioned below the growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet the upper surface

Lyprauta

stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three

Codling moth

eats a large proportion of the flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath is eaten away. Infested fruits

Wheat bunt

that period. Soil moisture between field capacity and permanent wilting point is best for infection. How to prevent Wheat bunt Use resistant cultivars