• Orius laevigatus

  systems. Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug [...] conditions for use of Orius laevigatus Optimal temperatures for Thripor-L are above 20°C (68°F), lower temperatures slow down the development of Orius laevigatus [...] adults are mainly found in flowers. Life cycle of Orius laevigatus You can recognize the different life stages of the predatory bug Orius laevigatus when using

• Brown soft scale

  flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance of Brown soft scale The scale of the female is flat [...] colour of the scale darkens as the female ages. The size, shape and characteristics of the female also vary with different host plants. The middle of the [...] symptoms The scales produce enormous quantities of honeydew. This is usually the first visible symptom. Because of this, C. hesperidum is often attended by ants

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  December 18, 2018

  vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural enemy for the control of soil-dwelling pests, like eggs, larvae [...] variety of pests. Not only can this predatory mite be used to combat sciarid flies white worms, and thrips , it also makes short work of the eggs and larvaeof [...] te is very good at attacking the larval stage of thrips , Macro-Mite takes charge of the pupal stage of this pest. Independent research carried out by

• Aphidalia

  Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action The ladybirds feed on aphids and lay eggs in the aphid colonies. After emergence, the larvae also feed [...] diameter, maximum 3 bags per tree Dosage The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental

• Bugs

  insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and [...] obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject [...] Biological control of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation

• Shallot aphid

  the aphids often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid Aphids have a [...] females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae [...] the life cycle. No eggs are produced. Myzus ascalonicus is cold hardy and overwinters in sheltered places and greenhouses. Numbers of this aphid can build

• Moskisan

  detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by famles as they fail to mate. Presentation One trap with hanging [...] Mediterranean fruit fly ( Ceratitis capitata ). Crops Various fruits, coffee. Mode of action The Moskisan trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis lure [...] Application Place traps in the tree facing towards the midday sun, at a height of 1.5 metres above the ground Dosage 45-50 traps per hectare (citrus) 60-75

• Black tea thrips

  droplets of black excrement from the thrips. Life cycle and appearance of Black tea thrips Adult black tea thrips are dark brown with the apex of the abdomen [...] widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and has been recorded from more than [...] ornamentals . Damage symptoms The black tea thrips feeds primarily on the foliage of ornamental plants. It attacks the lower surface first and, as feeding progresses

• Tutasan

  where they get trapped in the water. Trapping males reduces the amount of eggs laid by females who fail to mate. Presentation One trap. Preparation Place [...] small quantity of vegetable oil or liquid soap to the water Application Place the traps on the soil or substrate Maintain a distance of 15-20 metres between [...] absoluta . Pests Tomato leaf miner moth ( Tuta absoluta ). Crops Tomato. Mode of action The Tutasan trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone

• Lyprauta

  appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three species can be distinguished by the wing pattern of adults. Adults of P. trinidadensis have a variation of dar [...] small dark-coloured spot on their wings. The eggs of Lyprauta sp. are greyish-black and spherical. Larvae of Lyprauta sp. are a transparent greyish white [...] damaged area, the roots produce large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage.