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• Bean seed fly

  feed on seeds and can cause significant damage. Presence of larvae: Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants. These larvae are a clear [...] flies lay eggs near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the seeds and roots of young plants. Larvae mainly [...] ) is a small, dark-colored fly measuring about 4-5 mm in length. It typically has a shiny black or dark brown body with clear wings. The larvae, on the

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco [...] 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

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  often be avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic acid, e.g. Jet 5, at a 1% v/v dilution [...] lead to poor root development, or in severe cases, to a complete loss of rooting potential. Trays of cuttings that fail to produce healthy rooted plugs represent [...] application of Vidi Parva and Trianum-P should be applied 10-14 days later. In 2020, a development study demonstrated that Vidi Parva has a useful secondary

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible [...] voracious predators, capable of feeding on various pest species. With its effectiveness in pest control and minimal impact on non-target organisms, the natural [...] development of a population. When females are only able to feed on plant sap, they lay far fewer eggs and the nymphs (if similarly deprived of living prey)

• Long-tailed mealybug

  range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug but it nevertheless encompasses many species of (ornamental) [...] causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield [...] an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac

• Experience Centre

  from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme [...] horticulture. Take a look inside a bumblebee hive and see these tireless workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs [...] through the fascinating world of sustainable cultivation. Follow our R&D and production process and discover the importance of miniscule organisms such as

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  pesticides. However, these have adverse effects on the populations of beneficials that work against other pests such as thrips , spider mites , aphids and [...] an early stage. Research in 2018 to find the most effective natural enemy of this pest identified a European parasitic wasp that parasitises the eggs. [...] southern green shield bugs can be controlled effectively in practice. Large-scale field tests in a number of countries are expected to confirm these results

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  areas from March onwards, at a minimum density of 10/ha (1/1000 m²) Fill each trap with 200 ml of attractant (there is a helpful marker line inside the [...] Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry [...] reduce numbers of over-wintered SWD in the environment and slow the build-up of the pest to damaging levels later in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures

• Picusan

  detect, count and identify. This effectively reduces the reproductive potential of the population. Presentation Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the [...] safety belt: install 12-16 traps per hectare along the perimeter of the field with a distance of 25 metres between traps Combined use Use in combination with [...] palms. Mode of action The Picusan trap needs to be used in combination with species-specific pheromone and/or kairomone. The dispensers release a species-specific