Sportnem-T

orms (Noctuidae) and various other species. Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These [...] application period Timing Timing and frequency depend on the pest species and the crop environment (relative humidity and temperature). Consult a Koppert [...] used for biological control of crane fly larvae, Noctuids and caterpillars in lawns. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Pests Larvae of crane flies

Cerall

against fungal diseases, hence supports growth and development of young cereal plants up to the five-leaf stage. Suitable for organic and conventional [...] cultivation. Diseases Seed-borne fungal diseases: Fusarium spp., wheat bunt ( Tilletia caries ) and glume blotch ( Septoria nodorum ). Crops Winter wheat [...] of action Cerall offers both an immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases. How does it work? Cerall contains a high

Rose aphid

rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms [...] s with rose aphids retard the growth of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky honeydew on which black [...] develop. Life cycle and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in

trial results wireworm control

production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. [...] kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect [...] stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. 01-2024

Mottled arum aphid

ms, Begonia and Fuchsia, and also sweet pepper. Damage symptoms Large colonies of mottled arum aphids can greatly reduce plant vigour and kill the plant [...] circumflexus , has a cosmopolitan distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks many ornamentals [...] sis and also result in an unattractive plant with a much lower market value. Neomyzus circumflexus can also transmit plant viruses. Life cycle and appearance

En-Strip

effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient [...] sunlight Dosage The dosage of En-Strip depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i [...] Pests Greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ); Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitise the

May beetle

similarities between the adults and larvae of this genus, they are usually treated as a single group, sharing similar habits and biology. The larval stages [...] in visible water stress and ultimately ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms [...] parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae

Chafers

the roots can lead to yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary damage [...] birds and small mammals digging for the grubs to eat them. Life cycle and appearance of Chafers Adult Amphimallon sostitialis are 14-18 mm long and yellowish [...] smaller; about 13-15 mm long and reddish-brown in colour. The adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During

Pear psylla

feeding leads to growth inhibition and malformation of leaves and fruits. Heavy infestations can cause premature leaf fall and fruit drop. Flowers attacked by [...] shoots, leaves and developing fruits with a sticky black layer. Life cycle and appearance of Pear psylla Adults pear psyllas are 2-3 mm long and orange red [...] become active in spring and start to feed on young leaves and flowers. Eggs are deposited in crevices of the bark of twigs and hatch after about 3 weeks

Oleander aphid

common pest of several important ornamental plants in the families Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. It is commonly found feeding on oleander and milkweeds [...] Life cycle and appearance of Oleander aphid The oleander aphid is an obligate parthenogenetic species; thus the adult aphids are all female and males do [...] (alata) are yellow and black with dark wing veins while the wingless forms (apterae) are yellow with black cornicles, antennae, legs, and cauda (tip of abdomen)