Neoseiulus cucumeris

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 [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris in sachets The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris is also available in breeding sachets ( Thripex -Plus). In this case the predatory [...] 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, avoid hanging

Amblyseius swirskii

feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblyseius [...] Ulti-Mite ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered [...] laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are

Potato/tomato psyllid

initially affected potatoes and in recent years has become a problem for other Solanaceae crops such as tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, and tobacco. The potato [...] nymphs when feeding, is known as ‘psyllid yellows’, which results in delayed growth, weakness in the new leaves, chlorosis/reddening or purple colouration of [...] problems caused. Psyllids spread purple-top disease in potatoes and permanent yellowing disease in tomatoes, both of which are very harmful to the affected

Biological Pest Control

infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the [...] balance of ecosystems and protect crops without resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory [...] introduced into agricultural crops to prey on or parasitize harmful pests like aphids , spider mites , whitefly or caterpillars . Alternatively, microbial in

Leek

‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. [...] Protection in Leek: Thrips Control & Healthy Roots About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, [...] Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them.

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with [...] to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be

Life cycle of aphids

Life cycle of aphids

Capsanem

used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem can also be applied [...] million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

Damping-off

yellow, for example in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants the flower buds [...] aphanidermatum mostly occurs in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings [...] Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings start falling over, also called ‘damping-off’, hence the name damping-off disease. In slightly older plants, the leaves