Woolly apple aphid

pear, quince and a few other woody Rosaceae. Life cycle and appearance of Woolly apple aphid In contrast to other aphids , the life cycle and survival from [...] the woolly aphid are 1.2-2.6 mm long, purplish brown and covered by masses of white, mealy wax. The siphunculi are pore-like and the cauda is small. Eriosoma [...] trees sheltering in cracks and under loose bark. The nymphs become active in late March or April (in the northern hemisphere) and around the end of May, large

Eretmocerus eremicus

it 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 [...] exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of Ercal or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending

Pepino mosaic virus

Nettle-like heads and/or bubbling of the leaves Stunted leaf growth Leaves have a pale or grey colour Necrotic and dying leaves Yellow (chlorotic) and brown (necrotic) [...] nightshade, some potato and pepper varieties and some plants belonging to the genera Nicotiana (e.g. tobacco), Datura (e.g. thorn apple) and Physalis (e.g. Physalis [...] very intense for a few weeks and then disappears to eventually return later in the season. This means that damage can be more severe during a certain period

Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

with Mycotal (1 and 2 gr/ltr). Tested in lab conditions at a temperature regime of 5 °C at night and 12 °C during the day, mimicking a cold day in the [...] conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat [...] that Mycotal can also be a powerful weapon against whiteflies and thrips in colder conditions. • Mycotal: active, growing and effective from 8 °C • The

Tobacco aphid

always pink or red. They appear matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot [...] viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in [...] from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae

Chrysoperla carnea

oval-shaped, and usually laid individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached [...] outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The inner more closely spun cocoon is off-white and egg-shaped, about 3 mm long and 2.5 mm thick. The space between [...] substrate by a slender stalk. Larval stage: Green lacewing larvae of Chrysoperla carnea are 2-10 mm long. They have large, forwardly projecting jaws and well-developed

Aphidius colemani

typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy [...] slightly longer antennae, a rounded abdomen that is shorter than the wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that

Tomato russet mite

are slightly curled and acquire a silvery sheen on the underside. Later they become brown and brittle. Badly affected tomato leaves and stems lose their trichomes [...] The first nymphal stage is a transparent white colour and about 0.1 mm long. They usually develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very [...] in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser extent

Encarsia formosa

temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on [...] is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

Natutec Mini-Airbug

Artefeed and Entofood. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release [...] enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug. Product components [...] also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum 1.5 litres. Range 2-3 metres (depending on product/carrier