• Boisduval scale

  presence of the scales on upper and lower leaf surfaces, fruits, and stems of plants. On palms, Boisduval scales are normally found on the leaves and stems [...] hours The development from egg to the adult stage takes on average 33 days for males, and 50 days for females. [...] In orchids, this scale tends to prefer the leaf midrib and the portion of the petiole that is covered by the sheath. Small infestations on orchids cause

• Loose smut of barley

  teliospores that are formed on systemically infected seeds then infect neighbouring new seeds. They germinate within a day and infect the inner tissues [...] structure. Infection mostly occurs before pollination and within one to two days after pollination. How to prevent Loose smut of barley Use clean seed: Apply

• Grey mould

  common symptoms are grey-brown lesions. The lesions occur on leaves, stems, fruits and flowers. On flowers, usually small round specks occur first, called [...] may or may not grow into larger grey-brown lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during [...] the content of the plant cells as nutrients. On the infected area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination

• Amblyseius swirskii

  Western Flower Thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis) larvae per day and lay 1.4 eggs per day on this prey Life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii The life cycle of [...] Amblyseius swirskii preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for [...] cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours

• Loose smut of wheat

  teliospores that are formed on systemically infected seeds then infect neighbouring new seeds. They germinate within a day and infect the inner tissues [...] structure. Infection mostly occurs before pollination and within one to two days after pollination. How to prevent Loose smut of wheat Use clean seed: Apply

• Wheat bunt

  remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets, showing the bunt (smut spore) they contain, which is larger [...] 11 days reduces the risk of infection by Triticum tritici and Triticum laevis . Since Triticum controversa mostly attacks the 2-3 leaf stage, this is less [...] Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate in response to moisture and form basidiospores

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  more determinate vining peas. "The New System Will Enable Growers To Manage This Pest More Effectively" Following evaluation at several sites in Yorkshire [...] expected, midges flying for up to 4 weeks at some sites compared to just a few days as we would normally expect. Dr Richard Binks, Koppert UK's Agri technical [...] pest monitoring tool portfolio. The new system will enable growers to manage this pest more effectively and help pea growers time the application of control

• Aphidius colemani

  mummies after 7-12 days, depending on the temperature. Four to six days later the new wasps will emerge. An adult braconid wasp leaves this mummy via a round [...] material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage [...] Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its

• Tomato russet mite

  are roughly 0.05 mm in diameter and are laid on the underside of leaves, on leaf petioles, and on stems on the lower portion of plants. When newly laid [...] develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very similar. The adults develop after about two or three days. They are cream to orange-yellow [...] the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage [...] dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus