Potato aphid

hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young [...] longitudinal stripe running along the dorsal surface. In green individuals, this stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal [...] species from more than 20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms

Flies

shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] mites target fly larvae in the soil, while traps and attractants reduce adult populations and support monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North

Whitefly

comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural [...] the populations of whitefly in a short period of time. These predatory mites cannot be used in tomato as they get stuck in the sticky stuff the glandular [...] insects that are typically about 1-2 mm in length. They have a distinctive, triangular shape and hold their wings in a vertical position over their body when

Cabbage leafroller

y gerbera. In chrysanthemum too, this species is an increasing problem, and it has caused problems in sweet pepper since the mid 1980’s. In protected soft [...] light in colour. The ventral surface is lighter than the dorsal, with hairs located in warty spots that are lighter than the general body colour. In general [...] are laid in batches of 10 to 90 pieces and covered with a gelatinous layer on the upper side of leaves, preferably on major veins or depressions in the epidermis

Tomato leaf miner

occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common pest since the 1960’s, particularly in sweet [...] crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate [...] cosmetic damage. In (sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants

Mycotal FAQ

Depending on the national product registration in your country, it may be applied against whiteflies, and in some countries also against thrips and aphids [...] c fungus, a fungus that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus [...] Mycotal, the spores germinate and grow into hyphae that penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect

Aphidius matricariae

optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations [...] is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural [...] wasp Aphidius matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry

Cerall

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 [...] to speed up seedling emergence and reduces abiotic stresses, which results in improved crop yields. Pack size 200 or 1000 litre. Formulation Suspension

Anso-Mite Plus

and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period [...] white. Adults are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and

Aphelinus abdominalis

parasitization in roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with [...] all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus [...] Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its i