Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

protected cultivation. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies and thrips [...] be inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage [...] the insect's internal organs, leading to its death. The fungus then uses the dead insect as a source of nutrients to grow and produce more spores, which

Aphidius ervi

at Koppert as Ervipar . Aphidius ervi products Ervipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle [...] climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop [...] internal tissues. They use their mouthparts to puncture the aphid and consume its bodily fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where

Pierce's disease of grapevine

down the spread both within this crop as well as from this crop to other crops. How to prevent Pierce's disease of grapevine Control vectors by using netting [...] stay limited to certain branches. When the leaves mature, slightly raised gummy lesions occur on the underside of the leaves. These lesions start out in a [...] occur on infected leaves. This usually starts in the upper part of the canopy on a few branches and then extends to the rest. Eventually, the whole root

Large blackberry aphid

very similar to the large raspberry aphid Amphorophora idaei . As both aphid species are host specific the host plant is the simplest method to distinguish [...] emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. They are very mobile and drop from the plant [...] appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October to December winged aphids appear again

Large raspberry aphid

emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. They are very mobile and drop from the plant [...] appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October to December winged aphids appear again [...] symptoms Large raspberry aphids rarely reach populations that are high enough to reduce yield by direct feeding damage. The major problem is the spreading

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

temperature for successful use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus ( [...] planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are [...] plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps scimitus for pest control Stratiolaelaps

Eretmocerus eremicus

their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations [...] after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed [...] as Ercal . Eretmocerus eremicus products Enermix Ercal Expand all items How to use Eretmocerus eremicus The natural enemy Eretmocerus eremicus is available

Shallot aphid

host plant reaction. Infested plants become severely stunted when growth starts in spring. Petioles are shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom [...] place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the

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Buckthorn-potato aphid

aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves of their summer hosts and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. Both wingless and winged forms are produced [...] place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] females of the buckthorn- potato aphid are 1.1-2.4 mm long and bright pale green to yellowish green. The antenna are relatively short and barely exceed half the