Mycotal FAQ

product registration in your country, it may be applied against whiteflies, and in some countries also against thrips and aphids. Always check the label [...] application. Is Mycotal safe for the beneficial insects and pollinators in my crop? Mycotal is safe for pollinators and beneficial insects. The Koppert [...] c fungus, a fungus that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus

Predatory insects

referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. [...] Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and [...] they specifically target aphids. By naturally reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced

Protected vegetables

Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops [...] Attracker ) in combination with traps ( Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture [...] whitefly and thrips. Diseases in vegetable crops There are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and its fruits. Common

Aphidius ervi

against aphid pests. Once the female wasp has laid her eggs inside an aphid, the emerging larvae begin their predatory activity by feeding on the aphid's internal [...] mouthparts to puncture the aphid and consume its bodily fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where aphids are prevalent, Aphidius [...] can even pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through

Ephedrus cerasicola

control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The parasitic [...] through a round hole at the rear of the mummy. In practice, mummies are often found on the plant, but also in hidden places such as on ropes, under the rims [...] crop and aphid density and species, and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the

Ervipar

Especially for potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). Ervipar also parasitizes tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae [...] mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. [...] The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized aphids turn into a brown mummy. Pack

Aphidius matricariae

with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and reducing the need for chemical [...] recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings [...] depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting their feeding rates based on aphid density, optimizing their predatory impact in areas with

Aphipar

Pests Especially for cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii) ; tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ); peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae [...] mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. [...] The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitised aphids turn into a brown mummy. Pack

Aphidend

Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from [...] Application Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents [...] crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop

Aphipar-M

Pests Especially for tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ) and peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic [...] mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. [...] The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitised aphids turn into a brown mummy. Pack