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

Hemp russet mite

smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction in the number of buds and dwarfed buds. This damage can reduce yield and quality. Other [...] stages: egg, two nymphal stages and adult. The nymphal stages are sometimes also called larva (1st stage) and nymph (2nd stage). The eggs are approximately [...] approximately 0.05 mm in diameter and adults are around 0.2 mm long. Nymphs and adults look very similar. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking

Buxus

eaking countries) or boxwood (in North America). Buxus are evergreen and slow-growing shrubs and small trees. They can grow up to 2–12 meters. The tree’s [...] tree’s leaves are usually small (some 1.5-5 cm long and 0.3-2.5 cm wide) and leathery and their shape is round to lanceolate.

Hemispherical scale

depends on the host plant and can vary from 2 to 4.5 mm. The young nymphs are white to yellowish, more oval in form and with a raised H-pattern on the dorsal [...] The hemispherical or helmet scale, Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee [...] Life cycle and appearance of Hemispherical scale An adult female of S. coffeae has a hemispherical form with a smooth surface. The colour is usually dark

Pierce's disease of grapevine

roots, stems and leaves and multiply. The plant may react by producing gum and tylose, a glue-like substance, in the vessels. The bacteria, gum and tyloses [...] leaf scorch. Part of a green leaf suddenly dies and turns brown with adjacent tissue turning yellow or red. This desiccation spreads and the whole leaf may [...] marked by a chlorotic band. In the beginning, only a few leaves per branch are showing symptoms, but later the growth stops and the plants die, usually within

Diglyphus isaea

rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low [...] temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a parasitoid wasp renowned for

Cottony cushion scale

types of fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly caused by sap depletion; the shoots dry up and die, and defoliation occurs [...] red-brown body colour and covering of granular, white wax. The legs, antennae and body hairs are conspicuously black. The nymphs and adult females produce [...] developed antennae and one pair of dusky wings, The adult ‘females’ produce 500 to 2000 bright-red, oblong eggs over a period of 2 to 3 months. After leaving

Rhyzobug

detected in the crop. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on [...] Aonidiella aurantii, Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale [...] release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks before/after the shortest day), with an additional half-hour per week. For optimal pollination [...] for colonies during intense sunlight between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., especially during autumn and early spring Ensure early daylight is not obstructed [...] the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the

Common cockchafer

instars, a pupal instar and the adult beetle. The adult beetle is 25 to 30 mm long, with a dark head, black pronotum covered with short hairs, and reddish [...] also known as the doodlebug or May bug is a European beetle of the genus Melolontha, in the family Scarabaeidae. Life cycle and appearance of Common cockchafer [...] ) are 2 x 3 mm, but they increase in size by absorbing water. The larvae (grubs) have a whitish curved body, large head, with strong mandibles and long