• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced this groundbreaking product variant to our product [...] designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out [...] is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction of predatory mites under challenging climatic conditions. Similar to other sachet products, the

• Oleander scale

  themselves to the plant and form a scale. Colonies mainly form on the underside of leaves. After 1 to 2 months, the female reaches adulthood and begins to lay [...] and may reduce the photosynthetic area of the plants, leading to lower yield. Damage to fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where spotting and often deformity [...] green spots on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in ornamentals . Heavy infestation can lead to yellowing, leaf and shoot malformation

• Entomite-M

  on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventatively or as soon [...] your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature [...] Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) Can also be applied with Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage

• Greenhouse whitefly

  development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting [...] develop on the leaves, reducing photosynthesis and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies

• Black vine weevil

  spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there [...] and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. It belongs to the family Curculionidae. Damage symptoms The major damage is caused by the [...] destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant to damage than young plants or just planted cuttings. The adult beetles are only

• Tomato looper

  distinct. The antennae are long and thin. The eggs are white to pale green, shiny, dome-shaped with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly or in pairs [...] however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale green body, with a dark brown ventral dorsal stripe, but the body can also be entirely brown. [...] golden twin-spot moth or tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating

• Spidend

  Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first spider [...] Should be used in combination with Spidex Vital . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored [...] gall-midges actively search for spider mite colonies and deposit eggs next to the spider mites . Once emerged, the larvae feed on the spider mites. Visual

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  which the larvae take longer than the parasitoids to establish in the crop, but can be good addition to the system. At the same time, we are looking at the [...] greenhouses. Koppert have responded to this developing crisis felt among growers by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing [...] compatibility of these pesticides with biocontrol agents will be researched too. ‘We will be doing side effect research with these new compounds on selected

• Cryptobug

  close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 2-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions

• Hemispherical scale

  symptoms The scales present are usually quite easy to see as shiny brown domes on leaf undersides close to the midribs. They produce large amounts of honeydew [...] The size depends on the host plant and can vary from 2 to 4.5 mm. The young nymphs are white to yellowish, more oval in form and with a raised H-pattern [...] It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental crops can also be affected, including various different species of fern, orchid, ficus, oleander