Tobacco aphid

The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid. It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded [...] reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein

Precautionary measures for product allergies

Just as you can be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites [...] measures that can be taken to prevent possible allergic reactions. Exposure and precautionary measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances [...] Allergy problems can occur within just a few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will

Consumers

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Horiver Drystick

Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic [...] m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene

Horiver Rollertrap

per 1 to 3 plant rows. Timing In high crops Rollertraps should preferably be installed when the crop is still low, just before or after planting. Storage [...] staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap after 10 months [...] conditions Rollertrap should be hung above the crop when the crop is still low Attach the Rollertrap to crop wires, greenhouse poles, or other supporting

Chrysopa-E

evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with carrier [...] body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae [...] Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 10-100 eggs

Diamond back moth

average, only 13 to 35 m within a crop field, however, they are readily carried by the wind and as such can disperse 400 to 500 km per night. [...] suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the [...] lepidopteran species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar

Diglyphus isaea

The wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus [...] within, leading to its death. This feeding behavior is highly effective in reducing leafminer populations, as each Diglyphus isaea larva can eliminate multiple [...] a single egg (occasionally more) next to it. In general, the wasp selects late second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape