Aphidius ervi

Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids [...] bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site [...] Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi exhibits a specialized feeding behavior that makes it an effective biological control agent against aphid pests. Once the female

Pollination checklist outdoor

matter with your advisor. Consult the list of side effects, on paper or via the Internet . This list states how each product can be integrated with the use [...] ons have also been collated and published in a booklet supplied together with the hive. Download checklist Positioning advice Introduce bumblebees 4-7 [...] bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless. Protect the bumblebee hive against very high te

Koppert One

Comprehensive data Access a detailed database to make informed decisions about integrating chemical pesticides with biological crop protection and natural pollination [...] prompt, accurate answers to support informed decision-making. This advanced capability, combined with an user-friendly design, provides flexibility and allows [...] well as indirect effects such as reduced fertility (egg laying), problems with regard to moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database

Beneficial nematodes

proof - pests cannot build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue How do nematodes work [...] relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial role in biological pest control , making them beneficial [...] weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars in various crops. Heterorhabditis

Leaf stripe

Eventually this leads to the death of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it look shredded. This is typical for this disease. Infected plants may be [...] wind-dispersed to neighbouring ears where they can infect seeds at any stage up until soft dough stage. Infection occurs between 10 and 33 °C. Infected seeds

Cottony cushion scale

orange-brown body that is coated with white and yellow wax. The adult ‘females’ are easily recognized by their large size (up to 10 mm long), red-brown body [...] the body, giving an overall combined length of up to 20 mm. The 'females' are actually hermaphrodites with fertilization occurring between the eggs and the [...] shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly caused by sap depletion; the shoots dry up and die, and defoliation occurs. In addition, the copious quantities of honeydew

Southern blight

losses can reach 5% of annual production. Symptoms and damage Symptoms begin with brown, aqueous lesions on the stem. As the damage progresses, it causes darkening [...] destruction of the cortex and the main root. As a consequence, leaves higher up in the plant start yellowing. Severely affected plants present girdling of [...] upper part, necrosis, loss of leaves, and death of the plant. Symptoms begin with brown, aqueous lesions on the stem. As the damage progresses, it causes darkening

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

With good piece production rates, high product quality, and excellent varieties, Amazone Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection [...] protection since it was founded. However, its highly automated production system makes this type of plant protection complex. The plants in the propagation phase [...] only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly

Fusarium spp.

Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] cycle and appearance of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of [...] dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. In general, the life cycle

Phytoseiulus persimilis

spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs [...] webbing. It can move within the web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it [...] into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug