• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza [...] As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal conditions for oviposition. Apply A [...] the aphids, and the aphid species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional

• Parasitoid wasps

  chemical pesticides. Consistency and long-term effectiveness : Parasitoid wasps, once established, offer consistent and long-term pest control. These beneficial [...] outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitoid wasps control pests? Parasitoid wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitisation and [...] body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitoid wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest

• Green peach aphid

  sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] aphids - Aphidius colemani Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season,

• Sciarid flies

  and the adult. The adult insects are 1 to 5 mm long, grey-black flies with long antennae. They have relatively long legs, and the wings show very clear venation [...] minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly

• Cottony cushion scale

  cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about 1868 and devastated the [...] wax. The adult ‘females’ are easily recognized by their large size (up to 10 mm long), red-brown body colour and covering of granular, white wax. The legs [...] of dusky wings, The adult ‘females’ produce 500 to 2000 bright-red, oblong eggs over a period of 2 to 3 months. After leaving the egg sac, the crawlers

• Mycotal FAQ

  may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. How long is Mycotal effective? Mycotal spores starts to germinate and [...] is very unlikely due to the complex nature by which Mycotal interacts with the target pest. How to handle & apply Mycotal How to store Mycotal? Mycotal [...] via Low Volume Misting Systems in greenhouses. How to use Mycotal What are the optimal conditions to apply Mycotal? • Mycotal is best applied at the

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] nematodes, provide long-lasting pest management solutions. Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides

• Dwarf bunt

  teliospores. These balls break during harvest allowing the teliospores to fall to the ground. Additionally, these teliospores contaminate healthy kernels [...] germination is 3-8 °C and it takes three to ten weeks for germination. The seedlings are infected after emergence; the two- to three-leaf stage plants are most [...] after prolonged snow cover which ensures a period of low soil temperatures. How to prevent Dwarf bunt Use resistant cultivars. However, the fungi may form

• Open field pollination

  Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] per flower compared to honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more

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

  September 1, 2023

  parasitoids to establish in the crop, but can be good addition to the system. At the same time, we are looking at the side-effects of pesticides and how they [...] greenhouses. Koppert have responded to this developing crisis felt among growers by dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing [...] team started further research.’ Koppert Have Discovered Quick & Long Term Strategies To Control Myzus Persicae After a thorough diagnosis of the new strain