Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator [...] cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more than 25 second and

Ephedrus cerasicola

available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer layer of the label starting at the upper right corner Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire [...] species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M or Ervipar ). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] of the larva has ended, it spins a cocoon inside the aphid. This causes the parasitized aphid to swell and harden into a leathery, black mummy. The mummy

Praon volucre

available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer layer of the label starting at the upper right corner Hang the cylinder horizontally from a crop wire [...] species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M or Ervipar ). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] parasitic wasp Praon volucre At a temperature of 22°C Praon volucre females can lay 500 eggs in Macrosiphum euphorbiae over a period of 18 days. Fifty percent

Aphidius matricariae

/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a notable parasitoid wasp with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the [...] control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized

Anagyrus vladimiri

Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] be repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions

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Citrus mealybug

development. After the second instar, a male nymph forms a dark brown ‘prepupa’ from which a pupa rapidly develops, inside a white cottony cocoon. Females undergo [...] is to fertilize the females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of [...] Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse

Feltiella acarisuga

spider mite . Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering growers a sustainable solution for spider mite [...] times at weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] progresses, a red spot appears anterior to the midline, after which the entire larva becomes darker. Finally, white spots appear on the body. A fully grown

Orius laevigatus

in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] length. They have a black or dark brown body with white markings on their wings. The wings lie flat over their backs when at rest, displaying a characteristic

Diglyphus isaea

the mine by making a round hole through the upper epidermis. These round holes are the evidence that a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best