• Oleander scale

  January 1, 1970

  fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green spots on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy [...] greyish, dirty white or yellowy colour, round in shape, with a scale whose apex is off-centred. This scale resembles a miniature fried egg with a diameter of [...] Each female produces 30-175 offspring during her lifespan. At 30°C, there is a large reduction in fertility and high mortality in crawlers.

• Blueberry aphid

  January 1, 1970

  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

• Swirski-Mite LD

  January 1, 1970

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 5-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  January 1, 1970

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive [...] evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert

• Thripex-Plus

  January 1, 1970

  Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F [...] evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert [...] 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. Do not combine with other generalist

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  January 1, 1970

  the flies against water. Protect the opening for the flies against heat. It is preferable to use white of light coloured bags/cups at temperatures above [...] flies emerge over time, depending on the actual temperature. Natupol Fly is supplied as pupae in cardboard tubes. Use 15 ml of pupae per square metre [...] (Bombus spp.). Do not release Natupol Fly without preparation if the temperature is below 15 ˚C. The outcome will be unpredictable and will often take longer

• Carrot

  January 1, 1970

  About The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple [...] carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as hardy biennials and are grown

• Ervibank

  January 1, 1970

  plants from the box and place it on the rock wool in the basket Place the basket in direct light, preferably in a spot where it can remain for 10-12 weeks [...] the insecticide is applied via the drip system, remove the drippers from the banker plants for approximately 24 hours. In these cases it may be necessary [...] on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Ervibank is effective at temperatures up to approximately 30°C/86°F. Side Effects Aphids

• Large raspberry aphid

  January 1, 1970

  large raspberry aphid, Amphorophora idaei, is the most important aphid species found on raspberries in Europe. It only feeds on raspberry. Damage symptoms [...] are high enough to reduce yield by direct feeding damage. The major problem is the spreading of various raspberry viruses by the aphids. Life cycle and [...] pale to yellowish green with long antennae, legs and siphunculi. The cauda is short and triangular. Overwintering eggs of the large raspberry aphid are

• Tomato moth

  January 1, 1970

  tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous species feeding [...] the body is a glossy green. Later, a conspicuous yellow longitudinal stripe with black dots above is visible on either side. The yellow stripe is bordered [...] under rockwool matting. A light, loose silk cocoon is spun and two or three days later a red-brown pupa is formed, which gradually turns a glossy black. The