• Parasitic wasps vs chemical pesticides

  They lay their eggs inside or underneath the bodies of host insects, and as the wasp larvae develop, they consume the host, ultimately leading to its death [...] When it comes to safeguarding crops from pests, growers often weigh the benefits of parasitic wasps against chemical insecticides. Both methods aim to control [...] terms of effectiveness, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness. Parasitic wasps – Biological control Parasitic wasps are natural enemies of many

• Nutemia

  , Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is [...] available in the crop Nutemia can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop [...] Start directly together with or just after the first introduction of predatory mites Continue to apply during the season, even when pests are present Nutemia

• Sugar beet

  consists of the root and a rosette of leaves. Sugar is formed by photosynthesis in the leaves and is then stored in the root. Sugar beets are the second only [...] belongs to the Altissima cultivar group of the common beet. Beta vulgaris (beet) is a plant which is included in Betoideae subfamily in the Amaranthaceae [...] ae family. The root of sugar beets contain high levels of sucrose. It has a conical, white, fleshy root (a taproot) with a flat crown. The plant consists

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  : Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered [...] around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] during the winter months, bumblebees face challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating

• Chrysanthemum

  family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially [...] About The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family [...] more striking than the wild varieties. The flower heads can look like daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids and an

• Cherry

  Himalaya. The sweet cherry is regarded as the most important ancestor of today’s cultivated cherry and it is one of two cherry varieties most of the current [...] from. The other variety is the sour cherry Prunus cerasus , which is primarily used for cooking. Every part of the cherry plant, except for the ripe cherries [...] north in the Trondheimsfjord region of Norway and in the Caucasus and northern Iran. Cherries even grow in a small and isolated cluster in the western Himalaya

• Mirical – optimal whitefly control with revolutionairy release system

  hung in the crop. The strips can easily be distributed in the plants by hanging the cardboard strip over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf at the top of the [...] itself in the crop: Improved whitefly control Easy to apply Exacter to dose 99% less plastic 99% reduction of plastic Changing the packaging of Mirical bugs [...] ever, reducing the amount of plastic with 99%. Release system and packaging in one Each tray of Mirical contains ten strips carrying the predatory bugs

• Welcome Nezapar, so long stink bug!

  difficult choice; the labour-intensive manual squeezing of the stink bug, risking damage of their valuable crop, or the application of disruptive corrections [...] any risk of resistance. Effects of Nezapar Viable commercial quantities The parasitic wasps and their capacity to parasitize, thus impacting the development [...] development of Nezara , has been described in research papers for some time. Koppert is the first to achieve scaling-up the rearing of Trissolcus basalis to viable

• Macrocheles robustulus

  is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies [...] and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Feeding behaviour of Macrocheles robustulus Predatory [...] Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Macro-Mite depends

• Steinernema feltiae

  killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right