Woolly apple aphid

General The woolly aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other [...] viviparous forms. Sometimes a few wingless egg-laying females are produced in autumn but their eggs do not develop further. Adult viviparous (wingless) females [...] wind from tree to tree. Sometimes a few winged aphids are produced in summer. Winged egg-laying females are produced in early autumn but their eggs do not

Aphids

virus Y (PVY) is transmitted by aphids in tomato in this way, as is the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. Aphid control videos Take a look at the [...] damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded [...] enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap has a low protein content but is rich in sugars

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 [...] parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or ecosystems. Scientists [...] Biocontrol explained Biological pest control, often referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens

Predatory insects

capable of consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia, featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid [...] Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting [...] Predatory bugs play a vital role in controlling whitefly , thrips , caterpillars and leaf miner larvae. Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical, Mirical-N), a species of

Lurem-TR

crops. Mode of action Lurem contains a kairomone, which is slowly released from the dispenser once opened. This makes adult thrips more active. They appear [...] Dosage Use 1 dispenser per 100 m 2 Replace after 6 weeks Combined use Use in combination with Horiver sticky traps. Storage time See package for expiry

Vidi Greenpath

Greenpath combinations in the early hours of the morning or late in the afternoon for better results. Avoid applying in direct sunlight. It is recommended to apply [...] barrier No PHI issues Not sensitive to UV radiation Used in IPM programs which lead to a reduction in the use of chemical pesticides Environmental Aspect: [...] for management of spider mites , thrips , plant hoppers in several crops and tea mosquito bug in tea Reasons to use Vidi Greenpath Green product Safe to

Plant Disease Management

healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. Understanding plant diseases

Grape mealy bug

to severe infestation of mealy bugs. Feeding damage in grapes is minimal but the marketability is greatly affected due to its cottony egg mass, honey dew [...] bugs are found in crevices of stem, on leaves and berries. Mealy bugs are pinkish and covered with white mealy wax. Female lays 300-500 eggs in loose cottony [...] are orange in colour. First instar nymphs also called as crawlers are mobile, start sucking the plant sap and form colonies and are orange in colour. Female

Biological seed treatment

Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are [...] results in a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential exposure of the soil to agrochemicals is also [...] microbials depending on the organism: Biological seed treatment acts as a biostimulant: a treated crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export [...] export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of