• Large raspberry aphid

  large raspberry aphid, Amphorophora idaei, is the most important aphid species found on raspberries in Europe. It only feeds on raspberry. Damage symptoms [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females

• Garden chafer

  ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on roots of grasses and [...] The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on the roots. First instar larvae mainly feed on small [...] with a dark edge. The neck shield is metallic green to shiny black. In Central Europe, they emerge from the soil in May or June. Low swarming flights just

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  new strain is fast overtaking the former, and has also been found in crops such as eggplant, cabbage, chrysanthemum, roses and many others. It is establishing [...] protocol therefore focuses on Aphipar-M, which is more effective. ‘We have already proved its effectiveness in the lab, and are now doing cage and field trials [...] protocol in time for the new growing season with a better strategy to tackle the new resistant strain of Green Peach Aphid,’ Radbout confirms. ‘There is a full

• Blueberry aphid

  scammelli , is most likely of North American origin and was probably introduced into Europe with plant material. It feeds on blueberries and is a vector of [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females

• Montdo-Mite

  rust mites. Crops Builds up high populations in chrysanthemum when used in combination with Nutari Do not use in tomato Mode of action Predatory mites use [...] conditions Transeius montdorensis is most effective at temperatures between between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-300 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved

• 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 [...] aphid is an important vector of several plant viruses affecting strawberries. Life cycle and appearance of Strawberry aphid Aphids moult four times before

• Rophoria

  are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 200-600 pupae per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Rophoria is most effective between 20 and 30°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of [...] Mode of action Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae start feeding on the aphids . Visual

• Aphidius colemani

  effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control [...] available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction [...] wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with

• Syrphidend

  are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-600 pupae per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a [...] situation. Environmental conditions Syrphidend is most effective between 15 and 23°C. High humidity is favourable for larval development and hatching of [...] Mode of action Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae start feeding on the aphids . Visual

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  , the fully-grown flies emerge over time, depending on the actual temperature. Natupol Fly is supplied as pupae in cardboard tubes. Use 15 ml of pupae [...] Fly, search in the side effect database for bumblebees (Bombus spp.). Do not release Natupol Fly without preparation if the temperature is below 15 ˚C [...] often take longer than a week. In the event of having to use Natupol Fly at a temperature below 15 ˚C, first mature them in a warm environment. Release Natupol