• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  January 1, 1970

  brown legs, and brown mouthparts. The females are larger than the males, and have a white stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides [...] 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 but

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  January 1, 1970

  chip’ in potatoes Indirect damage causes the most harm, since the consequences are wide-ranging and there are no ‘solutions’ or ‘cures’ for the problems caused [...] disease in potatoes and permanent yellowing disease in tomatoes, both of which are very harmful to the affected crops. Lifecycle and appearance of the pot [...] damage, both directly and indirectly, the latter causing the greatest concern and proving difficult to control. In light of this, the export of fruit from

• Bugs

  January 1, 1970

  leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most [...] What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species [...] bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum

• Whitefly

  January 1, 1970

  Aleyrodidae. The most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and the tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Both are widespread [...] Parasitic wasps are key in reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies [...] belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The whiteflies form the family

• Caterpillars

  January 1, 1970

  family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species [...] family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller

• Integrated Pest Management

  January 1, 1970

  more effective. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can reduce the need for chemical pesticides [...] that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable to keep pest or [...] evaluating the effectiveness of control strategies and making necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles

• Nothing beats original

  June 11, 2024

  all items Unleash the Original: Get in touch Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch with us today [...] portfolio of predatory mites . Uncover the untold stories behind this track record and gain insights into the passion and dedication that continue to fuel our [...] factors such as the type of crop, the specific pest involved, climatic conditions, infestation levels, and crop protection strategy. Each product in our portfolio

• Limonica

  January 1, 1970

  Carrier Millet husks, bran and sawdust. Application Turn and shake bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle [...] or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m 2 /release. Releases should

• Spical-Plus

  January 1, 1970

  y or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should [...] species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory [...] sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top

• Spidex Vital

  January 1, 1970

  Carrier Wood chips. Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release. Releases