sometimes light in colour. The ventral surface is lighter than the dorsal, with hairs located in warty spots that are lighter than the general body colour. In
is disturbed. The body is covered with stiff white to light brown, bent hairs. Overwintering occurs in the larval stage, usually as medium sized instars
ends and is green, sometimes suffused with pale yellow, with a few short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of
and orange markings. Adalia bipunctata larvae are often covered in spiky hairs and move actively on foliage in search of prey. Pupal stage: Adalia bipunctata
plant Trianum-G improves the root system through the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger
the plant. Their efficiency is seriously impaired by the presence of leaf hairs. The larvae are not easily observed and are mainly active at night, sheltering
a harzianum improves the root system through the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be absorbed better. This leads to a stronger
plant Trianum-P improves the root system through the formation of more root hairs, so that water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger
deutonymph and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter
Amblyseius swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius swirskii