• Eretmocerus eremicus

  may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the [...] ns. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but instead rely on nectar and honeydew for nourishment. Life cycle and appearance of Eretmocerus [...] The life cycle of Eretmocerus eremicus involves an egg stage, three larval instars (including a pre-pupal stage after the third instar), a pupa, and finally

• Feltiella acarisuga

  appear on the body. A fully grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates [...] intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite, Feltiella

• Lurem-TR

  increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species, such as Frankliniella [...] occidentalis and Thrips tabaci . Crops Protected crops. Mode of action Lurem contains a kairomone, which is slowly released from the dispenser once opened [...] package contains 20 dispensers. Preparation Twist the top of the dispenser to activate the release of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to

• Fusarium wilt

  Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered [...] appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which are each selectively pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even [...] the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium

• Parasitoid wasps

  eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitoid wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the [...] animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitoid wasps Using parasitoid wasps for pest control offers a range of benefits: Enhanced crop protection : [...] overall crop health and resilience. A diverse ecosystem often means fewer imbalances and outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitoid wasps control

• Fly pollination

  flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees, which are equipped with [...] success of various plant species. Why are flies good pollinators? Lucilia sericata flies are effective pollinators and are used in a wide range of seed crops

• Flowering potted plants

  Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the family of Begoniaceae . The genus consists of 1,795 different plant species. Some of these species [...] climates. Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists of about 125 species belonging to the family of Crassulaceae . Hibiscus [...] About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and

• Early blight

  leathery lesions occur at the side of the stem. Life cycle and appearance of Early blight From the primary infection of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread [...] humidity (RH) of over 90% or when the leaves are wet. Small differences in optimum temperature occur between species, but in general the risk of Alternaria [...] all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival

• Beneficial nematodes

  are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial [...] less than a millimeter, play a crucial role in the biological control of agricultural pests. Despite their tiny size, these nematodes have had a significant [...] Beneficial nematodes species Several species of beneficial nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing

• Pherodis

  or advisor for species Pherodis that are available. Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action Pherodis dispensers release a species-specific sex [...] with an insect trap, the type of trap depends on the species to be monitored. The species-specific sex pheromone lures males of the target pest into the trap [...] for different pest species During the first few days following the installation of a new capsule higher numbers may be caught due to a temporarily higher