Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season in a clean way, giving your beneficial insects time to build up a standing [...] will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefor it’s [...] lower temperatures • Control pests during colder periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate into colonies? Germination of viable spores (%)

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory [...] lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage [...] they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk

Aphidius colemani

wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with [...] an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction. A male wasp has slightly longer antennae, a rounded abdomen that is shorter than [...] colemani Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

Since eggs are generally laid within, or close to, an aphid colony, finding prey for the newly hatched larvae is normally not difficult. When a gall midge [...] Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes [...] should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

Orius laevigatus

laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius [...] significantly. Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C (86°F). Feeding behaviour of Orius laevigatus Orius laevigatus is a predator feeding on thrips [...] length. They have a black or dark brown body with white markings on their wings. The wings lie flat over their backs when at rest, displaying a characteristic

Eretmocerus eremicus

eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological [...] s eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective [...] Eretmocerus eremicus involves an egg stage, three larval instars (including a pre-pupal stage after the third instar), a pupa, and finally the adult wasp

Black tea thrips

stage which is light yellow with red eyes and short wing pads. The pupal stage is slightly larger, with longer wing pads and larger eyes. It is yellowish [...] Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis , is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and [...] on the plant. The eggs are white and banana-shaped and are inserted singly in plant tissue by the females. The early larval stage is whitish with red eyes

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained [...] never been a favourite activity of mine. Biological plant protection is so much better. Although our buyers do not always ask explicitly for a completely [...] market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants

Chrysoperla carnea

appear in groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 [...] Chrysoperla carnea , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs [...] carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F)

Amblydromalus limonicus

female Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs, 1.2 eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. It consumes [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus limonicus The predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus is available in a bottle ( Limonica ).