• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies [...] whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci [...] Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective

• Carnation tortrix

  spectrana ). Each female of the carnation tortrix ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ) is capable of laying up to 700 eggs, deposited in batches of 10 to 200 on the upper [...] major pests in carnation cultures throughout the Mediterranean region, particularly in Israel, Italy, France and Spain. In greenhouses, it is most notable [...] swollen appearance. In some cases, it may not be apparent that flowers are infested. The species is particularly troublesome in the culture of carnations and

• Woolly apple aphid

  Eriosoma lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other parts of the world mainly [...] sheltering in cracks and under loose bark. The nymphs become active in late March or April (in the northern hemisphere) and around the end of May, large [...] Life cycle and appearance of Woolly apple aphid In contrast to other aphids , the life cycle and survival from year to year of the woolly aphid depends

• Greenhouse whitefly

  the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves [...] The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals . [...] greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse

• Bruchid Beetle Trap

  the south edge of the field Dosage Two traps per field. Timing Use the Bruchid trap when flight of adult beetles is expected from the end of March during [...] weevils in outdoor crops. Pests Broad-bean weevil ( Bruchus rufimanus ). Crops Beans. Mode of action The Bruchid Beetle Trap needs to be used in combination [...] during the flowering period of field beans and may not be suitable for use in earlier flowering winter beans. Combined use Use in combination with Pherodis

• Tomato moth

  oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous species feeding on plants of 14 families [...] y. In fruiting vegetables, large holes can be formed in both green and ripening fruit. The second generation of larvae often causes greater loss of fruit [...] abdomen is a lighter grey-brown. The females of the tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) deposit their spherical eggs on the underside of leaves in groups of

• BULLETIN_VIDI_FORTUM___AQ10_31.1.22_K.pdf

  germination of Ampelomyces quisqualis spores in the bio-fungicide product AQ10® Vidi Fortum® is a plant biostimulant which is normally applied to a range of edible [...] germination under a range of less favourable phylloplane conditions, which in turn could lead to improved infection rates and establishment in vivo. Vidi Fortum® [...] germination in the powdery mildew hyperparasite, Ampelomyces quisqualis (AQ10®) An in vitro study was carried out to evaluate the biostimulatory effects of three

• Tomato looper

  to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous [...] countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily [...] The cocoon is usually attached to the underside of leaves within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes

• Aphidius ervi

  Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved [...] appearance of Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a very dark aphid parasitoid. The waist is entirely black, without striping. As it can develop in large aphid [...] parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural enemy Aphidius

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  well as the larvae of leaf miners . When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although [...] damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera, misshapen flowers may appear. The use of this bug in gerbera is therefore [...] onset of such problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato