• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] other small soil-dwelling organisms. The larvae do not feed. Nymphs and adults prey mainly in the upper 1-2 cm of the soil. Adult females consume up to 4 [...] stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal instars are white, with nymphs becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are white

• Plant Disease Management

  diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides [...] preventing the disease from spreading further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same [...] disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva fills the host pupa, and the pre-pupal [...] 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

• Mealybugs and scales

  on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are [...] is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. [...] form three important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and [...] and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking

• Trianum-G

  Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. Strengthening of the plant Trianum-G improves [...] blowing away the small granules. Make sure that the Trianum-G granules flow smoothly through the tube system of the spreaders (avoid curves in the tubes). Use [...] n. Dosage The dosage of Trianum-G depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  for 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 [...] colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight [...] case the 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

• Amblyseius swirskii

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and [...] and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblyseius swirskii do not need to feed. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  Figure 1: The disease triangle Figure 1: The disease triangle The nexus of the three elements (Susceptible host, Conducive environment, and the Pathogen) [...] can be identified from the violet and brown patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see [...] name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  to see if he could boost the productivity of this crop using Trianum. He first applied the 7 days after sowing the seeds in the nursery. This soon resulted [...] Five days after transplanting, the company drenched Trianum at the rate of 1kg per Acre in each of the blocks transplanted. The onion crop continued to show [...] Peter Njaramba is very pleased with the performance of the crop and attributes it to better feeding of the due to the improved root system and lack of stress