• Olive scale

  Saissetia oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest [...] Olive scale Young females are oval, 3-6 mm long and almost flat. Their shield is dark grey or brown to black and has two transverse crests and one median ridge

• Tomato leafminer

  to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally [...] out the contents. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails [...] deutonymph, and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield

• Neoseiulus californicus

  californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on [...] pollen. This predatory mite is more tolerant of higher temperatures, lower humidities and pesticides than Phytoseiulus persimilis . It can survive longer than [...] Neoseiulus californicus Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed

• Tutasan

  metres between traps A continuous water supply is needed to ensure that the trap works correctly. If the trap is not connected to a dripper refill by hand Replace [...] Preparation Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part of the trap Fill the trap with water to the level

• Consumers

  solutions is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition, implementing our products requires intensive support. Koppert therefore sells its products e [...] list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such as [...] s of arable and horticultural crops. The bumblebee is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely

• Strawberry aphid

  fragaefolii , has a cosmopolitan distribution and is the most important aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause direct damage by feeding and transmits [...] Damage symptoms Chaetosiphon fragaefolii is one of the most serious pests affecting strawberry plants. Direct damage is caused by the aphids sucking sap from [...] excrete. Black sooty mould fungi grow on the honeydew. The strawberry aphid is an important vector of several plant viruses affecting strawberries. Life

• Parasitoid wasps

  Parasitisation is the primary means by which parasitoid wasps control pests in agriculture. This process involves the parasitoid wasp laying its eggs inside [...] Once the parasitoid wasp reaches maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding [...] parasitoid wasp larvae then develop inside the host insect, eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialised, with different species targeting specific

• Hemispherical scale

  occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental crops can also be affected [...] female of S. coffeae has a hemispherical form with a smooth surface. The colour is usually dark to sometimes lighter brown or almost yellow, with many evenly [...] the underside of leaves, often close to the midrib. Only when an infestation is particularly severe do individual scales appear on stems, branches and twigs

• Mycotal FAQ

  muscarius Ve6 Frequently Asked Questions What is Mycotal What is Mycotal? Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic fungus [...] can I use Mycotal? Mycotal is effective on a range of pests. Depending on the national product registration in your country, it may be applied against whiteflies [...] the cadaver, which may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. How long is Mycotal effective? Mycotal spores starts