• Amblydromalus limonicus

  Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] adult female Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs, 1.2 eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. [...] control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] implications for yield and quality. It is essential to point out that exposure to maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible [...] intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these are approximations

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus [...] females are 3.0-3.6 mm long and the males between 2.9-3.1 mm. They are slender with long legs and antennae. The bugs are green except for occasional small [...] is black, and a black stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot in the middle. The

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than [...] leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius andersoni in buckets The predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni is available in a bucket ( Anso-Mite ). Mix [...] at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on

• Chrysoperla carnea

  Chrysoperla carnea for pest control Chrysoperla carnea , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator [...] Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E . Best conditions for use of Chrysoperla carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures [...] individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached to the substrate by a slender

• Angular leaf spot

  overwinters in plants and dead leaves, that become the primary source of infection in the spring. The bacteria are also introduced in a crop in new transplants [...] types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection. Life cycle and appearance of [...] resistant to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in the soil. Under humid conditions, bacteria ooze

• Bean seed fly

  Secondly, inspect the seeds for damage. Look for darkened or damaged seeds, as bean seed fly larvae feed on seeds germinating in the ground, causing them [...] pest management practices in bean cultivation. Download Trial results Recommended for you Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of [...] adult bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a small, dark-colored fly measuring about 4-5 mm in length. It typically has a shiny black or dark brown body with

• Sportnem-H

  and temperature). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing

• Adalia bipunctata

  and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia [...] Adalia bipunctata for aphid control Adalia bipunctata , commonly known as the two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] ora is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their [...] the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of