• Black sigatoka disease

  Use resistant cultivars Remove or burn infected leaves or at least stack them, so the spores cannot be discharged from the lower leaves in the stack Use

• Predatory mites

  their prey. Once they locate their target pests, predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing [...] beneficial mites prey on the larvae of fungus gnats in the soil, preventing them from turning into adult fungus gnats. Predatory mites packaging Predatory [...] bottle with a convenient dosing cap, simplifying the process of distributing them throughout the crop. Additionally, for certain products or crops, using a

• Parasitic wasps

  They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides [...] wasp carefully inserts its eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  infestations. Once they locate their target pests, predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing [...] used preventively before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly . Predatory

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management [...] be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for

• Predatory insects

  beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species of lacewings, but they [...] Once they find aphids, ladybugs use their specialized mouthparts to consume them. Ladybugs are known to be highly efficient predators, capable of consuming

• Biological Pest Control

  Biocontrol methods pose no health risks to humans or domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary [...] rigorous testing to ensure they won't harm non-target species, and then release them into the affected area. For example, the introduction of the Australian lady

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  look exactly the same to the human eye, the photoreceptors on insects enable them to identify slight colour differences. As such, to use sticky traps efficiently [...] results. They were also pleased to realize that Horiver sticky traps enabled them to avoid unnecessary spray applications. How to Use Place Horiver sticky [...] accurate records and change the traps regularly in order to get the most out of them.

• Beneficial nematodes

  nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside the insect host, the nematodes [...] effectiveness until the day of application Create a nematode suspension by mixing them with water following provided instructions In case of soil application: Ensure [...] various insects and play a crucial role in biological pest control , making them beneficial for agriculture and horticulture. These nematodes are not harmful

• Phytophthora blight

  which infect the host. Zoospores are spores with flagellae which enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but