• Cotton aphid

  General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid [...] affecting cucumber. Damage symptoms The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more

• Box tree moth

  Asia (Japan, Korea, China). The box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species feeding on the leaves of box tree ( Buxus spp. ) species [...] other surrounding plants. The box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) has an obligate diapause of six or eight weeks. Depending on day length they may

• Cabbage

  biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This plant is usually grown as an annual vegetable crop for consumption. Cabbage heads come in various sizes

• Conifer

  seed-bearing vascular plants. This means that their seeds are not enclosed in an ovary. All existing conifers are perennial, woody plants and secondary growth

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  and thrips larvae killed by an adult mite are sometimes partly consumed by the nymphs. At 25°C under optimal conditions, an adult female Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] the size of the prey larvae. Thrips larvae try to defend themselves against an attack by a predatory mite by violently jerking their abdomens. First instar [...] locations in the crop, avoid hanging into direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging

• Blackberry

  About The blackberry is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae

• Biological seed treatment

  Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients [...] stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism:

• Cottony cushion scale

  the immature stages. Immature cottony cushion scales have black limbs and an orange-brown body that is coated with white and yellow wax. The adult ‘females’ [...] over the surface. The ovisac may reach the same length as the body, giving an overall combined length of up to 20 mm. The 'females' are actually hermaphrodites

• Tomato looper

  strawberry, banana, sweet pepper and tomato but also chrysanthemum and geranium. An annual migrant from southern Europe, the golden twin-spot moth ( Chrysodeixis [...] normal five and therefore the caterpillar moves with the same looping motion as an inchworm (geometrid). The cocoon is usually attached to the underside of leaves

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  humidity will exceed 75% for several hours after the treatment Adding an adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert rep [...] Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or