• Apple rosy aphid

  and on the base of buds of apple trees. The eggs hatch in spring and at first the aphids attack buds, spur leaves and rosette leaves. Later the infestation [...] General The rosy apple aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and also occurs in Africa, North and South America [...] Feeding of aphids directly on fruits causes reddish blotches on the skin. Life cycle and appearance of Rosy apple aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with

• Circular scale

  with a slightly raised, sub-central point which is sometimes pale. When the scale is lifted, the insect beneath is yellow and up to 1.7 mm long. The adult [...] under the scale. Eggs hatch under the scale and the crawlers walk about to find a suitable feeding site before settling to a sessile lifestyle. The second-instar [...] General The circular scale, Chrysomphalus aonidum is a tropical species, native to the Oriental region but it has been dispersed widely in tropical and

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  October 11, 2024

  Effects app the first of Koppert’s digital tools to feature this cutting-edge AI tool. The new Digital Assistant feature on the app won the international GreenTech [...] integrated pest management programs. The app currently provides critical advice on the side effects of chemical agents on biological control products and [...] Vroegop. ‘The new and improved features on our Side Effects app make it one of the most comprehensive and effective Integrated Pest Management tools on the market

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle [...] can vary from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle [...] settings. The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at

• Cryptobug-L

  1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug-L depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri favours high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective

• Plum

  hard seed. The plum is usually not too big (between 1-3 inch diameter) and its shape is globose or more oval. The plum’s skin is soft with a natural wax [...] About A plum is a fruit that belongs to the subgenus Prunus as well as the genus Prunus . This fruit comes in many species, and taxonomists cannot agree [...] Prunus domestica ) and the diploid Japanese plum ( Prunus salicina and hybrids), play a significant, commercial role. The plum is a drupe, so its firm and

• Tomato leafminer

  place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the leaflets or in the soil [...] occur underneath the crown of the fruit and even inside the fruit itself. On leaves, the larvae only feed on mesophyll tissues, leaving the epidermis intact [...] mine inside the leaf, stem or fruit. In the second to fourth instars they become greenish with a black band behind the head. The prepupae of the tomato leaf

• Biological Pest Control

  biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and [...] method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or ecosystems. Scientists identify natural enemies from the pest's [...] biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of

• Strawberry aphid

  on fragaefolii is one of the most serious pests affecting strawberry plants. Direct damage is caused by the aphids sucking sap from the plant, which reduces [...] General The strawberry aphid, Chaetosiphon fragaefolii , has a cosmopolitan distribution and is the most important aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause [...] reduces the yield and quality of fruit. The leaves do not become distorted but leaves and fruits quickly become sticky due to the honeydew the aphids excrete

• Olive scale

  is. Eggs are protected under the shield until they hatch. The emerging crawlers settle mostly along the main veins on the lower sides of mature leaves [...] causing build-up of sticky deposits on nearby surfaces. The honeydew may attract attendant ants and sooty moulds grow on the sugary deposits. Removal of large [...] General The olive scale, Saissetia oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout