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

  July 20, 2021

  early in the season and in summer when high temperatures occur At the beginning of the season, when the glasshouse environment is relatively cool, Neoseiulus [...] strawberries. “It is essential that the grower keeps a watchful eye on the long-term weather forecast, and specifically notes when high temperatures are [...] knowledge of this pest and the beneficial mites which are used for its control, is fundamental to the implementation of a successful, season-long strategy against

• Crane flies

  active again and feed voraciously when the soil begins to warm up in spring. The larvae pupate below the soil surface in summer. The pupal stage lasts about [...] in colour. Larvae have 4 instars (larval stages) an reach 2.5 cm in length when fully grown. Pupae are greyish-brown, and 2.5 cm long. After adults emerge [...] the soil surface. Adult common crane flies emerge from the soil in late summer to fall, and females mate and lay 200-300 eggs. Larvae emerge within one

• Box tree moth

  sub-tropical regions of East Asia (Japan, Korea, China). The box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species feeding on the leaves of [...] common one is mostly iridescent white with a dark brown band at the outer margin and a characteristic white spot on the forewing, while the other is mostly [...] mainly. Severe defoliation can lead to the death of the tree. As the tree is extensively traded within Europe, the box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis

• Zucchini

  marrow or summer squash) is actually an unripe fruit (that can be yellow, dark green or light green) belonging to the cucumber family. It is also referred [...] referred to as marrow or summer squash and it is eaten as a vegetable. Together with a number of other varieties of squash and pumpkin, it belongs to the species [...] continents, especially in Africa and South America. In addition, the courgette is very easy to grow in areas with a temperate climate. In the Netherlands,

• Capirel

  Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Capirel is typically applied at a rate of [...] days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application For foliar application, spray Capirel when relative humidity will [...] the compatible product The product is safe for most beneficial insects and mites, but can have some effect on a few when in direct contact with foliar applied

• Goat moth

  Cossus cossus ), is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit trees. It is widespread in [...] rs are up to 10 cm long, pink when young, later with yellowish sides and a dark red back with a black head. The pupa is 5-6 cm long, dark brown, with spines [...] eventually die. Life cycle and appearance of Goat moth The wingspan of the adults is 70-100 mm; body and wings are dull greyish brown, partly suffused with grey

• Rose aphid

  General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage [...] aphids can build up on roses in spring and summer; sometimes shoots are completely covered by aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation to [...] long and green or deep pink to red-brown. The antennae and sometimes the head is dark in colour. The siphunculi are black and bent outwards. The rose aphid

• May beetle

  of the position of the setae in their final abdominal segment is needed, although this is not a method which works for all species. They can best be identified [...] early spring they either start feeding again or when the larvae are fully grown a kind of earthern cell is created in the ground in which they pupate. The [...] weeks later but remain in the soil until the temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally, when the rains arrive, the adults are encouraged to emerge in

• Oleander scale

  fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green spots on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy [...] of leaves. After 1 to 2 months, the female reaches adulthood and begins to lay eggs. An adult female may live for several months. Each female produces 30-175 [...] greyish, dirty white or yellowy colour, round in shape, with a scale whose apex is off-centred. This scale resembles a miniature fried egg with a diameter of

• Picusan

  Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the pheromone: place the pheromone dispenser in the top basket of the trap When using the kairomone: place the [...] the palm trees Replace the pheromones and/or kairomones at least every 3 months Dosage For monitoring: 6 traps per hectare (2 in the centre of the field