• Olive scale

  Removal of large quantities of sap debilitate the plant and can cause wilting, desiccation of tissues and dieback. Life cycle and appearance of Olive scale [...] affected. Damage symptoms Olive scales produce large amounts of honeydew causing build-up of sticky deposits on nearby surfaces. The honeydew may attract [...] veins on the lower sides of mature leaves. Many young females migrate to twigs and branches later and remain there for the rest of their lives.

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens extruding [...] extruding from the stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium [...] protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where most fluffy symptoms are found. How to prevent Downey

• Larvanem

  Larvanem can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curc [...] size 50 million – 1 sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. D [...] contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with

• Sportnem-H

  contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with [...] amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Sportnem-H at the end to a fully filled tank Apply directly after preparation of spray solution [...] temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres of water per sachet (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F

• Cottony soft rot

  Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony soft rot Cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum [...] plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) [...] infection mostly take place at high soil water content over a prolonged period of time. The sclerotia germinate directly and form mycelium or produce apothecia

• Chafers

  General The chafers are beetles of the Scarabaeidae family. The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious [...] by birds and small mammals digging for the grubs to eat them. Life cycle and appearance of Chafers Adult Amphimallon sostitialis are 14-18 mm long and yellowish [...] Damage symptoms Larval feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  ceases at temperatures below 9°C. Life cycle of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri You can recognize the different life stages of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ), long-tailed mealybug

• Click beetles

  wireworms and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants [...] plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult Agriotis sp. are 6-10 mm long and yellowish

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  ns. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but instead rely on nectar and honeydew for nourishment. Life cycle and appearance of Eretmocerus [...] biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco [...] may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the

• About bumblebees

  benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum insurance for optimal pollination , due to their high amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen [...] they are much less aggressive than honeybees Production of bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our [...] conditions that are needed to ensure maximum availability of high quality bumblebee colonies. Life cycle of bumblebees In nature, bumblebee queens hibernates alone