• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems [...] recycling - Opting for biological pest management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilisers is the only way to protect our future, and [...] ecosystems, and our wellbeing, by addressing growing challenges in soil management and encouraging societies to improve soil health. Held on the 5th of December

• Oak processionary moth

  January 1, 1970

  ea ), is a major pest of oak in many European countries. The common and scientific names of this moth refer to the behaviour of the larvae to form long [...] Europe but is now present in almost all European countries and also in parts of the Middle East. Damage symptoms The nests of caterpillars on infested trees [...] The larvae of the oak processionary moth cause severe defoliation, reducing the viability of oak trees. However, this is usually less of a problem as

• Capyphor

  January 1, 1970

  Capyphor can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles ( Coleoptera ): Weevils ( C [...] a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Heterorhabditis [...] at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least six litres (1.5 gallons) of water per sachet (water

• Mirical

  January 1, 1970

  recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures for Mirical are above [...] other plants). Mode of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving [...] the cardboard strips over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf at the top of the plant. The Macrolophus will climb out of the cardboard strips and spread through

• Natupol Trio

  January 1, 1970

  a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental conditions Natupol Trio [...] developed for open-field crops, blossoming in spring. Crops Stone fruits, pome fruits, strawberry, blueberry. Mode of action After introduction of the hive [...] conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One hive containing 3 separate extra large colonies of bumblebees including a queen, workers

• Diamond back moth

  January 1, 1970

  young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond back moth (Plutella [...] few short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of prolegs protrudes from the posterior end, forming a distinctive [...] whitish scales. The lower one-third of the forewing is ochreous-white, with a nearly white upper edge. In females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light

• May beetle

  January 1, 1970

  an examination of the position of the setae in their final abdominal segment is needed, although this is not a method which works for all species. They [...] later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth. Lifecycle and appearance of the may beetle The adults belonging to the majority of Phyllophaga species [...] examination of the male genitalia. They have a very long lifecycle, lasting between one and three years. This cycle starts with the deposition of eggs in the

• Cottony cushion scale

  January 1, 1970

  ed eggs, but mating is not necessary for reproduction. The adult male has well developed antennae and one pair of dusky wings, The adult ‘females’ produce [...] first ever example of successful classical biological control. The cottony cushion scale has subsequently spread widely through most of the tropical and [...] scale is a particular pest of citrus, Acacia spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of fruit and forest trees, and

• Two-spotted spider mite

  January 1, 1970

  mites cannot enter your greenhouse by implementing hygienic measures. Moreover, it is essential to monitor your crop regularly for signs of spider mites, so [...] on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle of two-spotted spider mite Two-spotted spider [...] ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due

• Anso-Mite Plus

  January 1, 1970

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Also has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European [...] a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblyseius [...] Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites