Crop Monitoring and Scouting

crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for

Miglyphus

Pests Leaf miners ( Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs

Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

crops with an expected productive life of 15 years, Equinox noticed their plants showing signs of premature aging, some as early as 8 to 9 years. The im [...] 2018, they began trials with Koppert’s NatuGro program , a combination of plant-based bio stimulants (Vidi Parva, Vid Terrum and Vidi Fortum) and synergistic [...] from disease suppressing substances, or indirectly, by strengthening the plant both above ground and underground. A stronger crop will, after all, be more

Tomato leafminer

species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants including potato, eggplant, capsicum pepper and tobacco as well as weeds

Predatory mites

horticultural settings. These tiny arthropods are natural enemies of many plant-feeding mites and insects like spider mites , whitefly and thrips . Predatory [...] Identification of pest: First, identify the specific pest species infesting your plants. Different predatory mites are effective against different pests, so knowing [...] distribute predatory mites. You can sprinkle them directly onto the affected plants, use slow-release sachets, or employ specialized applicators like blowing

Consumers

bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products

Diamond back moth

green areas of stems and pods causing whitening of the crop. Heavily damaged plants appear stunted and will, in most cases, die. On rapeseed, larvae also feed

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico

Biological Pest Control

survival and activity of existing beneficial species. Examples include planting specific flowers that provide shelter for beneficial insects like ladybugs

Precautionary measures for product allergies

demonstration of immediate-type allergic reactivity to freesia and paprika plants. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 75(1), 44-47. Gisele