• About bumblebees

  providing orders for the worker bumblebees. In late summer the queen will start producing new queens and males (drones) in order for the colony to reproduce. These [...] days. Honeybees are less active at low light levels Bumblebees work earlier in the morning and later into the evening hours Bumblebees pollinate flowers [...] called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  most effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey [...] late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions. Above [...] usually laid individually or in clusters on plant foliage or near mealybug-infested areas. They are typically yellow-white in color and may be found attached

• Cerall

  after receipt Up to 3 months. Storage temperature 4-8°C /39-46°F. Do not freeze. Storage conditions Store in a dry place. [...] effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when [...] the bacteria will stimulate the plant to start resistance reactions which, in turn, prevents other pathogens from successfully infecting the young plant

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  There are 4 pairs of prolegs. Caterpillars are found in webs, preferably in damp, humid places and are thus mainly found low in the crop, often in decaying [...] caterpillars pupate in an earthen cocoon, concealed either within the crop or in another suitable spot in the vicinity. Pupation occurs in a cocoon made of [...] at night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper

• Leek moth

  General The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of [...] stages are most widely affected, but the seedling stage is sometimes affected in nurseries. Stored onions and garlic are also damaged. After hatching, the [...] host plant. Feeding on the leaf tissue by the caterpillars causes a reduction in plant growth; if larvae are numerous, weakening or withering of the plant

• Steinernema feltiae

  host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema [...] nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Heter [...] nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

• Mycotal

  Pests Whitefly . Crops Vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. Mode of action After spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate [...] kills the target after 7-10 days. Visual effect Infested insects shrivel, or in humid conditions, develop a fluffy mycelium outside the insect. Pack size [...] optimal effectiveness combine with an adjuvant such as Addit or Squad Mix with 3-4 litres of water (15-20°C) per 500 gram of Mycotal and stir into a slurry Fill

• Pine processionary moth

  grey-fringed, with a characteristic dark spot in the anal region. The cylindrical egg masses range in length from 4 to 5 cm. They are covered with the scales [...] arranged in pairs. The integument and hairs that clothe the body vary considerably with different provenances. In general, the integument is darker in colder [...] bluish-grey to black. Pupation takes place in the soil in an oval, ochreous-white silken cocoon. The pupae are about 20 mm in length, oval, and of a pale brown

• Bean seed fly

  seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a small, dark-colored fly measuring about 4-5 mm in length. It typically has a shiny black or dark brown body with clear wings [...] Infested bean plants may exhibit wilting or yellowing of leaves, particularly in young seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted [...] darkened or damaged seeds, as bean seed fly larvae feed on seeds germinating in the ground, causing them to appear shriveled or discolored. Thirdly, search