• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  cucumeris is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae of various [...] lays about two eggs per day. Life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris The life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris consists of the following stages: egg, larva, protonymph [...] laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter of approximately 0.14 mm

• Mycotal FAQ

  spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. How long is Mycotal effective [...] Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 Frequently Asked Questions What is Mycotal What is Mycotal? Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic [...] that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius

• Neoseiulus californicus

  thrips or pollen. Feeding behaviour of Neoseiulus californicus Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to [...] will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also survive [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental

• Onion fly season 2024: Growers limit damage with beneficial nematodes

  September 18, 2024

  number of fields, the peak of the onion fly’s second flight, which by nature is exponentially higher than the peak of the first flight, was much lower than [...] have numbers on the end-of-season population in a few weeks, which is an indicator of next season’s initial population. The outlook is positive.’ The timely [...] Emmeloord, in the heart of the Noordoostpolder, the Koppert and Nemacontrol teams are taking stock of the growing season. The Noordoostpolder is known for the intensive

• Thrips

  transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life cycle of thrips Thrips [...] desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves themselves [...] control of onion fly with beneficial nematodes Effective Strategies to Control Thrips and Whitefly in Greenhouses How to tackle the global threat of invasive

• Working together for a healthy and resilient plant

  July 8, 2021

  strategy: if you give too much water, the oxygen is pushed out of the substrate. “In addition, the position of the roots is key: the higher the roots are [...] improve the resilience and health of crops grown in stone wool. Encouraging soil life is a key part of this. The presence of sufficient oxygen plays a crucial [...] Empowerment, which is about responding to the needs of the plant and creating balance. There is a lot of focus on the climate in Plant Empowerment, but

• At a glance: allies in the fight against whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  Biological control is at the rescue. Predatory mites and parasitic wasps are just two examples of predators that are particularly fond of whitefly , but predatory [...] signs of whitefly are spotted. Entomopathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium * Lecanicillium muscarium is used for the biological pest control of whitefly [...] whitefly nests or ‘hot spots’, predatory beetles act as a sort of fire extinguisher, eroding as much of the infestation as possible. If the mature beetles feel

• Latest R&D data about the new strain of Myzus persicae

  February 9, 2025

  The emergence of the new Myzus persicae strain, informally called ‘Myzus 2.0’ is presenting significant challenges to growers worldwide. However, the dedicated [...] and combat this strain. Identifying the problem The first signs of the new stain of the green peach aphid surfaced when growers noticed that their standard [...] growers in other regions remain unaware of the strain’s presence and the protocols needed to address it. ‘This is a global challenge,’ says Isfordink. ‘We’re

• Perfect potted hydrangeas for super-strict customers

  December 3, 2019

  and here too, biology is becoming increasingly significant. Dutch plant nursery P. van Geest is extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials. ‘It’s [...] large numbers of plants every week if necessary, all of excellent and uniform quality. It works out very well, but we have to do a lot of work to get there [...] spotless. Crop protection this year was a piece of cake. It’s just a snapshot of course, and next season might be much more difficult, but we’ve been able to keep

• Koppert beneficials help Rosehill improve the quantity and quality of its roses

  December 18, 2017

  that of other companies: lots of chemicals are used to combat pests at the expense of results. Aram Movsisyan is production director at Rosehill. He says [...] reduce our use of chemicals. The result is more roses and better roses.' Rosehill started using biological crop protection in 2012. The company is located some [...] to master. Because of that, the results were a little disappointing at first. We weren't exactly sure how to use the beneficials, how to monitor their effects