• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long [...] this pest and the beneficial mites which are used for its control, is fundamental to the implementation of a successful, season-long strategy against this [...] grower keeps a watchful eye on the long-term weather forecast, and specifically notes when high temperatures are forecast. Temperature increases can cause an

• Predatory insects

  aphid control. For spider mite control Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite [...] maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert offers Aphidend , featuring the species Aphidoletes aphidimyza , for aphid [...] consume them. Ladybirds are known to be highly efficient predators, capable of consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia , featuring

• Green peach aphid

  native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly polyphagous [...] appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction [...] rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The aphid’s saliva can induce strong “allergic”

• Tomato moth

  tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous species feeding on [...] and can also attack stems, rendering them fragile and liable to break. Young plants may be stripped completely, and the frass deposited on fruit can reduce [...] reduce their marketability. In fruiting vegetables, large holes can be formed in both green and ripening fruit. The second generation of larvae often causes

• Boisduval scale

  and in greenhouses in more temperate climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas and many other plants. Damage [...] The cast skins of the nymph form a light yellow spot near the centre of the scale called the exuvium. Adult females can produce up to 200 eggs and live [...] become crawlers. The crawlers move out to look for a suitable place to feed and become sessile usually after a few hours The development from egg to the adult

• Encarsia formosa

  Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Encarsia formosa The parasitic [...] should be repeated until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert [...] , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly pupal cuticle, whereas in other Encarsia species it can be seen clearly that

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous [...] Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae [...] mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F

• Oleander aphid

  that grows on the honeydew. Growing tips can be deformed. Repeated heavy infestation throughout the year can lead to stunted plant growth. Life cycle and [...] and milkweeds ( Asclepias sp.). The oleander aphid is cosmopolitan, and can be found in tropical to warm temperate regions throughout the world. It probably [...] plant, oleander. Damage symptoms The colonies of bright yellow aphids can easily be seen on the shoots of the host plants. The damage caused by the aphid

• Lyprauta

  ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle [...] The adults of the three species can be distinguished by the wing pattern of adults. Adults of P. trinidadensis have a variation of dark-coloured markings [...] sp. are a transparent greyish white and have a long slender body. The head is brown or reddish. The pupae are white to yellow and embedded in a dense web

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  rates can be improved by applying a rooting hormone dip treatment prior to sticking. Root initiation and development can be encouraged by watering-in the [...] that can often be avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic acid, e.g. Jet 5, at a 1% v/v [...] Trichoderma harzianum (strain T22). A second application of Vidi Parva and Trianum-P should be applied 10-14 days later. In 2020, a development study demonstrated