• Eretmocerus eremicus

  within. The larvae use their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline [...] after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed [...] 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

• Koppert One

  results. Go to web app Apply nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert [...] it’s the right moment to act. No guesswork. No unnecessary risk. With Timing Expert, you can: Apply nematodes when they are most effective Reduce the risk [...] tools, and real-time data, it empowers growers to make faster, more confident decisions. With integrated solutions like Timing Expert, the Side Effects App

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  fail to open and cause leaves to wither. The key is management Thrips infestations are difficult to control. Their high propensity to develop insecticide [...] They have been able to reduce their thrips sprays by up to 50%, even during the warm season when thrips pressure is high. If you want to trap even more thrips [...] present as imminent danger for a flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya

• Broccoli

  About Broccoli is a tasty, green plant. When it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group [...] belongs to the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli looks a lot like cauliflower, which belongs to a different cultivar group of the same species. The plant [...] plant has a large, flowering head that is usually green. The head looks a bit like a tree and branches out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both

• Nopath

  situation Timing Start application when diseases start to appear. Environmental conditions Preferably carry out the application in the morning or in the afternoon [...] absorption of the latter by the plant may cause damage Notes Nopath can cause damage to young plants. Test the sensitivity of the plants on a small scale [...] does not remain in the irrigation system during the night but ends up in the substrate instead Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation system

• Persea mite

  Life cycle The persea mite has a fast life cycle, allowing populations to build up quickly in avocado crops when conditions are favourable. The pest develops [...] temperature, the life cycle from egg to adult can be completed in as little as two to three weeks, resulting in multiple overlapping generations during the season [...] yield, and tree health when left unmanaged. Damage symptoms Persea mite feeding causes characteristic damage on avocado leaves, primarily on the underside

• Neoseiulus californicus

  Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been absent for some time, they become

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned [...] crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe [...] cause a reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated pest and disease management is essential

• Horiver Rollertrap

  hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting structures Place the Rollertrap [...] ely 25 cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod or other expedient [...] through the center opening of the roll which will allow the Rollertrap to spin freely while unrolling At the beginning and end of each run, cut the trap

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions [...] gnawed at the posterior end of the mummy. Anagyrus vladimiri has a strong photokinetic response, i.e. the female is strongly attracted to light and is inactive [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting