Strawberry aphid

relatively small aphids with a body length of only 0.9-1.1 mm. The aphids mainly feed on the underside of young leaves. On outdoor strawberries, winged aphids [...] fungi grow on the honeydew. The strawberry aphid is an important vector of several plant viruses affecting strawberries. Life cycle and appearance of Strawberry [...] aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause direct damage by feeding and transmits viruses. Damage symptoms Chaetosiphon fragaefolii is one of the most serious

Carnation tortrix

Each female of the carnation tortrix ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ) is capable of laying up to 700 eggs, deposited in batches of 10 to 200 on the upper surface [...] damage it inflicts on carnations and strawberries. Damage symptoms The larvae of the carnation tortrix ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ) feed on the upper surface [...] Madeira. It is polyphagous, observed on 160 cultivated and wild plant species – trees as well as herbaceous forms - of 42 plant families, and it is the major

Western flower thrips

silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll [...] occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially [...] insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are

IPM app

into pesticide efficacy and optimized timing of biological applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need [...] production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply [...] with their in-depth integrated pest management program. Koppert iPM consists of two components, a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works with

Buckthorn-potato aphid

The aphids overwinter as eggs on buckthorn. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves of their summer hosts and start [...] transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] n distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of other crops, for instance sweet pepper

Cabbage leafroller

and of medium length. The moths fly when it is dark. The yellow eggs are laid in batches of 10 to 90 pieces and covered with a gelatinous layer on the [...] mainly on leaves, flowers and buds. Older caterpillars loosely spin newly opened leaves together such that subsequent growth leads to an untidy roll of leaves [...] the upper side of leaves, preferably on major veins or depressions in the epidermis. The caterpillar has a dark green to black head capsule and prothoracic

Mirical

the cardboard strips over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf at the top of the plant. The Macrolophus will climb out of the cardboard strips and spread through [...] thick) to enable the predatory bugs to get out of the carrier material Dosage The dosage of Mirical depends on climate, crop and expected pest density and should [...] Bemisia tabaci ), eggs and caterpillars of tomato leaf miner moth ( Tuta absoluta ) and other moths. Also feeds on two spotted spider mites ( Tetranychus

How to protect bumblebees in cold

impact of climate on pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable conditions persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees [...] importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive and optimize their pollination activity. To ensure the best performance of bumblebees [...] best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination activities, rather than regulating the hive's

Natupol

Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One standard colony of bumblebees including a queen [...] crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] Natupol can be used for a wide range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week. Crops Round

Natupol Smart

vegetable or fruit crops grown on small surfaces. Additionally also for melon crops. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start [...] Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One small colony of bumblebees including a queen [...] crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy