• San José scale

  What is San José scale? San José scale (Comstockaspis perniciosa) is one of the most economically important scale insects affecting apple and pear orchards [...] lower fruit quality, and significantly decrease marketable yield. The insect is protected beneath a characteristic circular, grayish scale, making infestations [...] females produce live young, known as crawlers. Crawler stage The crawler stage is the only mobile life stage and the most vulnerable to control. Crawlers disperse

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly [...] kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations [...] ‘ Swirski-Mite is versatile and reliable, which often makes it an extremely robust basis within integrated plant protection. This is certainly true for

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in a bottle [...] grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates within it. By closely [...] Spider mite control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites

• Horiver Rollertrap

  secure with staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap [...] black and transparent Standard sizes: 5, 15 and 30 cm x 100 m 15 cm width is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request [...] more easily. Application Place Rollertraps in areas where high pest pressure is expected, such as along gables, near ventilation windows and at (other) places

• Spical

  al conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60% [...] Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Reviews Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya Recommended for you Predatory

• 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

• 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

• Macrocheles robustulus

  Macrocheles robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings [...] out the contents. Macrocheles robustulus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails [...] use of Macrocheles robustulus is 15°C (59°F). How to use Macrocheles robustulus The predatory mite Macrocheles robustulus is available in a cylinder ( Macro-Mite

• Obscure mealybug

  world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to the citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) , but its body is covered with a thicker layer [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] markedly longer than the others. The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) is sometimes encountered on tomato, primarily at the foot of the stalk. In an

• Pear blossom weevil

  What is pear blossom weevil? The pear blossom weevil (Anthonomus piri) is a destructive pest of pear orchards. Adult weevils emerge from summer dormancy [...] weevil overwinters as an egg or young larva inside unopened flower buds, where it remains protected until spring. Spring activity As temperatures rise in spring [...] Monitoring pear blossom weevil Regular monitoring in late summer and autumn is essential for early detection and timely interventions. Inspect orchards for: