Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season [...] game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control

Aphidius colemani

of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right species [...] deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid [...] Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis

Biological Pest Control

s in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the e [...] sms , to keep pest populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making [...] pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical

Cottony cushion scale

produced by the scales coat the leaves, blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves [...] months. After leaving the egg sac, the crawlers settle along the midribs and veins of the leaves. The next two instars migrate to the larger twigs and branches [...] General The cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about

Aphidius ervi

Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural [...] Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The parasitic

Gherkin

Gherkin About The pickled cucumber (usually referred to as ‘pickle’ in the United States and Canada or generically as ‘gherkin’ in the United Kingdom, [...] Ireland and Australia) is actually a regular cucumber that is pickled in vinegar, a brine or some other solution. It is then left to ferment for a certain [...] certain period of time. Fermentation takes place by putting the cucumbers in an acidic solution or use lacto-fermentation to sour them.

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] have had an average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country

Asian citrus psyllid

most of the southern states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is a sucking [...] It is widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North [...] General The Asian citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease

Predatory insects

aphids in a short period. Aphidalia, featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid control. Another notable species is the predatory [...] with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem. Reduced need for chemicals The use of predatory insects often results in a decreased [...] protect crops from the damage caused by these pests. Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids

Tea

belongs to the genus Camellia and family Camelliaceae. Tea plant is an economically important plantation crop extensively cultivated in the hills of N [...] ern and Southern states. Tea is native of China. Tea bush is sub-tropical and tropical plant grows well in hot and humid climate. The ideal temperature [...] e for growth is 20-30 0 C. It requires well distributed rainfall from 150 to 300cm throughout the year. Tea plantation is shade loving plant and grows