Pine processionary moth

volume growth. Defoliation damage and the presence of caterpillars are important on amenity trees in recreational and residential areas The caterpillars [...] definitive appearance and the reddish dorsal urticating hair patches on each body segment appear, arranged in pairs. The integument and hairs that clothe the [...] extend over 2 years at high altitude or in northern latitudes. Development lasts 6 months under the most favourable conditions, but the fourth and fifth instars

Leaf miners

reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary [...] protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological control of leaf miners combines effective natural enemies and monitoring tools to target [...] approximately 2,500 species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very

FAQ Spidex Vital

gradually change to the characteristic red-orange colour. This takes 1-2 days. 2 2. Application Why does it have a different colour than the Spidex I’m

Orius laevigatus

various agricultural and horticultural systems. Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and feeding on the soft [...] wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make [...] after application The dosage of Thripor-L depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start in

BULLETIN_VIDI_FORTUM___AQ10_31.1.22_K.pdf

Vidi Terrum®, Fortafol® and water control. Vidi Fortum 2.5 L Vidi Fortum 5.0 L E: info@koppert.co.uk T: 01440 704488 Vidi Terrum 2.5 L 27.9 Vidi Terrum [...] winter squash and pumpkin. The hyperparasite’s mycelium penetrates the hyphal wall of a host mildew species, causing cytoplasmic degradation and death. Variable [...] Variable and inconsistent levels of control AQ10® spore germination can be adversely affected by environmental conditions, and the rate of development within

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

apples on 5 hectares used for baby compotes, and plums on 2 hectares. He started his orchard in 1987 and used conventional pest control until 2016, when [...] moths and leafrollers at the time and switched to biocontrol to save my production,’ Michael remembers. ‘I was suffering from heavy pest pressure, and my [...] agriculture and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was

Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

both the solution and air, to refresh their composition. For instance, oxygen (O2) must be able to move in, and carbon dioxide (CO2) to move out of the [...] to control pests and diseases, bumblebees for natural pollination, and biostimulants that support and strengthen the crops both above and underground. Restoring [...] plant in the soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves, flowers and fruits. Roots also excrete c

Dacnusa sibirica

for first and second instars. Their eggs are laid in the larvae and the adults emerge from the host pupae. Eggs of Dacnusa sibirica are oval and a clear [...] or in the evening The dosage of Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] suitable hosts are very rapidly located. They use the antennae and ovipositor to find a mine and a leaf miner larva. Dacnusa sibirica displays host discrimination;

Trichoderma harzianum

nutrient uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest [...] metabolites and enzymes that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens. These metabolites and enzymes can directly inhibit the growth and development [...] hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop resulting in better yield and quality. Induced

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] small particles of soil and are about 2 mm long. Adult Stage: Adult Aphidoletes aphidimyza are small, slender flies with long legs and distinctive wing markings [...] The gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is most effective between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F), effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures.