Beetles

aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching [...] species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in [...] adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles usually possess a pair of membranous

Beneficial nematodes

fruit orchards How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitising and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: [...] less than a millimeter, play a crucial role in the biological control of agricultural pests. Despite their tiny size, these nematodes have had a significant [...] blueberries, and other soft fruit crops. How to apply nematodes The application of beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they

May beetle

feeding again or when the larvae are fully grown a kind of earthern cell is created in the ground in which they pupate. The adult beetles emerge a few weeks later [...] the position of the setae in their final abdominal segment is needed, although this is not a method which works for all species. They can best be identified [...] temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally, when the rains arrive, the adults are encouraged to emerge in order to copulate and consequently lay eggs, restarting

Open field pollination

early risers, is recommended. Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar [...] Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] active across a broader range of temperatures, making them particularly effective pollinators even during cool and wet weather conditions when honeybees may

Anso-Mite

at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] Amblyseius andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative [...] effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European red mite , Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use

Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

from 0.5-3 litres/ha Applications should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] drenching equipment. Application as drench or via irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the [...] system clean, but do not use Vidi Fol at the same time as the disinfectant Application via spraying: Always ensure that the spray tank is clean Ensure good

Garden chafer

chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on roots of grasses [...] close to the ground. Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate at laying but in time become nearly [...] round bites out of the leaves, starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental

Swirski Ulti-Mite

Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within

Amblyseius swirskii

Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

Leek moth

assectella ) goes through eight stages, namely egg, five larval stages, a pupa and the adult moth. The eggs are small, white and elliptical and are laid [...] but mature larvae are ca 10 mm with a brown head capsule and . a yellowish-white body. Pupation takes place in a 10-mm-long, cream-coloured, silk cocoon [...] Male and female moth are 8-9 mm long, with a wing span of 15-16 mm. Their general colour is grey-brown with a typical white triangle in the middle of the