• Whitefly

  growth of hairs on the insect depends on the leaf: the longer the hairs on the leaf, the longer the hairs on the insect. In other words, the larva adapts itself [...] soon as the red eyes of the adult whitefly are visible in the fourth larval instar, the stage is referred to as a ‘pupa’. The different species of whitefly [...] Learn more about What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are a group of small, winged insects that belong to the family Aleyrodidae. They are called "whiteflies"

• Horse-chestnut leaf miner

  build a true cocoon in the mine. The percentage of larvae which spin true cocoons increases in each of the subsequent generations. Adults of the first [...] may cover the entire surface of the leaflets, especially from July on, when the second and third generations develop. Trees with a low number of attacked [...] seem to affect the growth of mature trees. At sites where dead leaves containing overwintering pupae are not removed in the autumn, trees are usually totally

• Natutec Drive

  crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable in any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized [...] to apply Koppert products evenly over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit with a patented release system to disperse material [...] friendly/ease of use How does it work? The user puts beneficial insects inside the drum, which can carry up to 30 liters of material. The Natutec Drive

• Parasitoid wasps

  They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed the host, they pupate [...] 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 specific [...] What are parasitoid wasps? Parasitoid wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they

• Predatory mites

  Quantity: Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation [...] mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: The integration of predatory mites [...] Montdo-Mite ) are generalist predatory mites which are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory

• Flies

  fly control Learn more about The adult form of the onion fly Delia antiqua What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture [...] both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs [...] damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally

• Beneficial microorganisms

  examples of beneficial microbes are the fungi Akanthomyces muscarius , Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus, and the bacterium [...] insect hosts. The fungi produce spores that attach to the insect's cuticle (outer covering). Once attached, the spores germinate, penetrate the cuticle, and [...] and colonise the insect's body. Internal damage: Once inside the insect, the fungus proliferates, causing internal damage. This can lead to the insect's death

• Bedding plants

  summer. They are easily divided in four different categories: Hardy annual plants which are planted directly into the soil already early in the season: sunflower [...] tubers . These are planted every year and removed after the plant has died down. During winter they are either stocked away or disposed of: tulip, narcissus [...] About Bedding plants are usually annual, biennial or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced

• Mycotal FAQ

  during the day. Humidity levels must be 70%(RH) at the moment of application and a couple of hours after the application. The humidity within the leaf [...] disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 [...] at a temperature between 2°C and 6°C. The expiry date of the product can be found on the packaging. How to apply Mycotal? Mycotal is applied as a foliar

• Geranium aphid

  particularly along the petioles. In outdoor strawberries they reach their peak in June. Winged aphids are formed from May onwards and are responsible for [...] Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Ac