• Pepper weevil

  larva forms a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of cell, to be used later when it begins its metamorphosis. It develops a shiny white [...] Overview They belong to the Curculionidae family, which is made up of more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They prefer [...] ground and keep still when they detect a threat. Damage symptoms The most significant damage occurs with the loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground

• Leek moth

  long, with a wing span of 15-16 mm. Their general colour is grey-brown with a typical white triangle in the middle of the posterior edge of the forewings [...] and . a yellowish-white body. Pupation takes place in a 10-mm-long, cream-coloured, silk cocoon made of characteristic meshes spun on the surface of the [...] and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of Acrolepiopsis assectella feed on cultivated Allium species, primarily leek and onion, but also

• Western flower thrips

  damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including [...] leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses.

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  period of at least 4 weeks. ‘It works like a hybrid engine,’ Tim explains. ‘When the number of one feeder mite species begins to drop, the second species becomes [...] predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni , available in a 6-litre bucket until now, will soon be on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological solution [...] available well before spring this year. ‘The request for a longer-lasting and more target-oriented version of Anso-Mite came from strawberry growers in the UK

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 100; [...] after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• Swirski-Mite LD

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 500 [...] after 5-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• Black vine weevil

  within the stems of the plants. Both adult beetles and larvae are polyphagous and feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy [...] Life cycle and appearance of Black vine weevil The life cycle of the black vine weevil consists of an egg, 6 or 7 larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult [...] laid from the beginning of July until around the end of October. The larvae that hatch have a white, translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head.

• Macrocheles robustulus

  Macrocheles robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings [...] typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] settings. Macrocheles robustulus is also a soil-dwelling predatory mite, controlling eggs and larvae of flies , thrips pupae, nematodes and other soil living

• Ervibank

  immediately after receipt Fill a hanging basket of 20 cm diameter with a piece of wetted rock wool Take the tussock of cereal plants from the box and place [...] the continuous presence of large quantities of parasitoid wasps, searching actively for aphids in the crop. Pack size 1 box of cereal plants with approximately [...] direct light, preferably in a spot where it can remain for 10-12 weeks Fit a dripper to the tussock for continuous supply of water and nutrients, arrange

• Natutec Airbug

  guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Airbug. Product components The Airbug consists of the following [...] innovative combination of the special fan of the Airbug and the revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies [...] Place the tube of the blower in the belt Turn on the switch of the Airbug to start releasing the material Walk at constant speed Hold blower at a 90-degree