on biostimulants. Neil explained that when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the
appearance of Citrus mealybug Adult females of Planococcus citri are 2.5 - 4 mm long and 2 - 3 mm in breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they
growing conditions over a wide temperature and pH range (10-34 o C and pH 4-8.5) Gives protection to cuttings, seedlings and plug plants in propagation;
pest pressure High pest pressure Strawberries NA 1 per plant 2-3 per plant 4-5 per plant Raspberries NA 10-15 per m 2 20 per m 2 25-50 per m 2 Blueberries
development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The inner more closely spun cocoon is off-white and egg-shaped, about
pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the soil/medium surface
breeding sachet. Trials show that the sachet is active over a period of at least 4 weeks. ‘It works like a hybrid engine,’ Tim explains. ‘When the number of one
eremicus and Encarsia formosa , at high introduction rates for the first 4-6 weeks of growing, prior to the first spacing. After spacing, and based on
soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert
