• Beetles

  variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance [...] solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect crop quality and support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle [...] aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  needed a reliable and efficient system for the application of biological control products to our crops. We have used Koppert natural enemies for a number [...] an efficient and timely way. It is a great labour-saving device, giving about a 75% reduction in time spent applying the biocontrol, when compared with [...] converse fans.” “The ‘aerial application system’ is used almost on a weekly basis for delivering a range of Koppert products including Thripex , Swirski-Mite

• Blueberry aphid

  disease can cause severe yield loss. Life cycle and appearance of Blueberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] introduced into Europe with plant material. It feeds on blueberries and is a vector of blueberry scorch virus. Damage symptoms Blueberry aphids live in [...] adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce

• Cucumber

  miners can rapidly infest cucumber plants, leading to reduced photosynthetic activity and compromised foliage integrity. Mealybugs Mealybugs can be a challenge [...] scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which can be extended [...] production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pests in cucumber Aphids Aphids , a diverse group of small insects, have a notable impact on cucumber crops

• Aphidius ervi

  . Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through the crop, and it has been shown that mortality [...] rates among aphids due to disturbance by parasitoids can be very high. A parasitised aphid will turn into a leathery, golden brown mummy. [...] its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Cabbage leafroller

  these days, the cabbage leafroller has also become a pest in greenhouse crops. Great damage can be inflicted on ornamental crops, such as roses, alstroemeria [...] Caterpillars can also bore into the plant: young caterpillars eat a path from an opening bud to the growing tip, while older caterpillars eat a hole in the [...] Both have two brown marks on each wing, the more proximal pair almost forming a “V” when at rest. At rest, the wings are held folded almost horizontally

• Cerall: 100% Biological Seed Treatment Against Fungal Diseases

  July 26, 2024

  active bacteria provides a significant yield increase. Easy To Use Cerall is a liquid formulation that is ready to use and can be applied directly with regular [...] bacteria produce metabolites that have a direct inhibitory effect on common fungal diseases. After application, as a seed treatment, the bacteria remain inactive [...] seed treatment products. The Advantages Of Cerall At A Glance Based on a special fungicidal bacterium and therefore 100% organic. Just as effective, ready-to-use

• Strawberry aphid

  Chaetosiphon fragaefolii , has a cosmopolitan distribution and is the most important aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause direct damage by feeding [...] generations of females. The strawberry aphids overwinter as parthenogenetic forms. There is no sexual stage and no eggs are laid. Adult wingless females of [...] covered with conspicuous capitate hairs. They are relatively small aphids with a body length of only 0.9-1.1 mm. The aphids mainly feed on the underside of

• Large blackberry aphid

  aphids can reduce yield. Life cycle and appearance of Large blackberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce

• Nothing beats original

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