Large blackberry aphid

siphunculi. The cauda is short and triangular. The aphids overwinter as eggs on blackberry plants. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside [...] host specific the host plant is the simplest method to distinguish these two species. The large blackberry aphid is widely distributed in Europe and also [...] General The large blackberry aphid, Amphorophora rubi , is very similar to the large raspberry aphid Amphorophora idaei . As both aphid species are host

Predatory mites

essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate species [...] Quantity: Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation [...] areas. The larvae have three pairs of legs. Depending on the predatory mite species larvae are active or inactive. Once the larva has moulted to the protonymph

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes [...] several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized [...] localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle [...] starts predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown [...] aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly

Buckthorn-potato aphid

barely exceed half the body length. The aphids overwinter as eggs on buckthorn. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves [...] their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the buckthorn- potato aphid are 1.1-2.4 mm long and bright pale green to yellowish green. The antenna are relatively [...] usually found in the lower parts of the plants and are not very mobile. In autumn, winged males and females are produced, which return to the primary host

Bruchid Beetle Trap

Preparation Place the funnel on to the green bucket Place the pheromone dispenser in the transparent top Fix the transparent top to the funnel with a twist [...] action lining up the slots Application Place trap on a 1 metre stick Place one trap on the north edge and one trap on the south edge of the field Dosage Two [...] species-specific lure which attracts the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap, they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify

Natutec Drive

Attach the Natutec Drive onto the pipe-rail, a trailer or a boom Turn on the switch of the Natutec Drive to start releasing the content of the drum [...] Drive for the distribution of large quantities of natural enemies in the crop. The Natutec Drive can be customised based on the specifications of the greenhouse [...] drum with the product to be released Place the drum inside the Natutec Drive Choose the speed based on the amount of natural enemies required per running

Codling moth

invading the fruit, the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then [...] days. The first instar larvae burrow into the fruitlets, often through the calyx. Larger fruits are usually entered through the side or near the stalk [...] burrows towards the core and eats a large proportion of the flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath

Circular scale

under the scale. Eggs hatch under the scale and the crawlers walk about to find a suitable feeding site before settling to a sessile lifestyle. The second-instar [...] point which is sometimes pale. When the scale is lifted, the insect beneath is yellow and up to 1.7 mm long. The adult male is 0.7 mm long and has a single [...] General The circular scale, Chrysomphalus aonidum is a tropical species, native to the Oriental region but it has been dispersed widely in tropical and

Macrolophus pygmaeus

stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot in the middle. The hind part is colourless [...] clearly visible on the sides of the head. The bug has piercing-sucking mouthparts. Females have a large, rounded abdomen within which the ovipositor is visible [...] solution for managing insect pest populations. The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus is used for the control of the following pests: Greenhouse whitefly ( T