Mycotal in Salad Crops

fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is used for the control of the glasshouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci [...] proliferates, causing death of the target pest. Salad crop approvals: tomato, cucumber aubergine, pepper, chilli, and lettuce, grown under permanent protection [...] Do not spray in direct sunlight, and always add the adjuvant Addit (1.25 ml/l), to improve wetting and sticking, and raise the relative humidity at the

Aphidius ervi

remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] effective biological control agent against aphid pests. Once the female wasp has laid her eggs inside an aphid, the emerging larvae begin their predatory activity [...] suppress their numbers, making it a valuable agent for integrated pest management . Adult wasps do not feed on aphids but require only nectar and water to

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel was one of the early Koppert France customers and still is, using [...] solutions, including Capsanem to control the Nesidiocoris pressure. ‘We produce five hectares of tomatoes, through direct and hydroponic cultivation, in C [...] Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites [...] practices, Balbino and his team have transformed their citrus cultivation methods. These sustainable approaches not only control pests effectively but also [...] shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures, farmers like

Geranium aphid

Life cycle and appearance of Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] betraying their presence in the crop. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter) and monoecious [...] General Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is a pest of strawberry that is widely distributed in northern and western Europe. Damage symptoms Wingless aphids

Neoseiulus cucumeris

integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips populations. Neoseiulus cucumeris for pest control Neoseiulus [...] on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

prey on mealybugs , seizing their prey and consuming them entirely. Adult ladybirds and young larvae prefer the eggs and young larvae, while older larvae [...] biological pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on mealybugs , including species such as the citrus mealybug and the [...] mealybug destroyer, when using this predatory beetle as a pest control agent by observing their unique characteristics at each stage: Egg stage: Cryptolaemus

Aphidius matricariae

for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius [...] remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their specialized mouthparts to penetrate the aphid’s body and siphon off its nutrients

Aphelinus abdominalis

length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker [...] material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted [...] s are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus

Entonem

information. Timing Timing and frequency depend on the pest species and the crop environment (relative humidity, soil moisture and temperature). Consult a [...] Entonem can be used for biological control of various insect pests in protected crops and amenity. It is effective at low temperatures, thus can also be [...] ciliata ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue