• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  species such as the citrus mealybug and the long-tailed mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: [...] control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but [...] montrouzieri You can recognize the different life stages of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri , the mealybug destroyer, when using this predatory beetle

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  inside the pest, the fungus grows and proliferates, ultimately leading to the death of the insect host. This process is often facilitated by the production [...] product Mycotal is a bio-insecticide that contains the highly effective blastospores of Lecanicillium muscarium Ve6. This product is the natural solution [...] and toxins by the fungus, which weaken the pest's immune system and disrupt its normal physiological functions. Lecanicillium muscarium is frequently applied

• Casea

  and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Oak processionary moth

  months. From the 5th instar on, the larvae start building silken nests at the base of lower branches, on the trunks or at the base of the trunks, which [...] of this moth refer to the behaviour of the larvae to form long processions. The moth is native to central and southern Europe but is now present in almost [...] reducing the viability of oak trees. However, this is usually less of a problem as the trees normally recover from this. More important is the health risk

• Bugs

  over their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This [...] nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage [...] consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests

• Tomato looper

  white marks on the forewing that sometimes overlap each other. The hindwings are brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume [...] prolegs, instead of the normal five and therefore the caterpillar moves with the same looping motion as an inchworm (geometrid). The cocoon is usually attached [...] Older instars eat through the leaves, which make them appear skeletonized. The last two instars may eat the entire leaf except for the midrib or other large

• Limonica

  before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m 2 /release. Releases should

• Chrysopa-E

  find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae hide during the day. Pack size 100,000 eggs. Presentation 90 ml cardboard [...] species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult [...] Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with carrier material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  e there is a strong justification for positioning Andersoni® at the beginning and at the end of the season when cooler conditions prevail, with Swirski [...] Drive® is a patented system, attached to a custom-made vehicle, which is driven between the table-tops in the strawberry production tunnels. The basic system [...] will be available from the start of the 2021 season. Central to Koppert’s new product announcements is the acquisition of a new release licence for Swirski

• Tutasan

  Preparation Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part of the trap Fill the trap with water to the level indicated [...] works correctly. If the trap is not connected to a dripper refill by hand Replace the pheromone capsule every 4-6 weeks Clean the trap when completely filled [...] species-specific pheromone which lures the male moths to the trap where they get trapped in the water. Trapping males reduces the amount of eggs laid by females