• Praon volucre

  Aphipar , Aphipar-M or Ervipar ). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Aphiscout is effective at temperatures between 16°C/61°F and 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Praon volucre At a temperature of 22°C Praon volucre [...] over a period of 18 days. Fifty percent of the eggs are laid during the first five days. At 23-25°C, the developmental time for Praon volucre on Macrosiphum

• Ervibank

  receipt Fill a hanging basket of 20 cm diameter with a piece of wetted rock wool Take the tussock of cereal plants from the box and place it on the rock wool [...] abdominalis . Mode of action Released parasitoid wasps will parasitise the wheat aphids (Sitobion avenae) on the cereal plants, building a large population [...] the continuous presence of large quantities of parasitoid wasps, searching actively for aphids in the crop. Pack size 1 box of cereal plants with approximately

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Ephedrus [...] emerges 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 [...] control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available at Koppert in Aphiscout . Aphiscout consists of Aphidius

• Encarsia formosa

  to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] based on the density of the whitefly population, making it a valuable tool in integrated pest management . The wasps themselves do not feed on whiteflies [...] reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg

• Biological Pest Control

  risks to humans or domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological pest control [...] , is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] environmental impact but also minimises the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally

• Barley

  grass family and a self pollinating crop. Barley is used in brewing beer, a popular source of animal fodder and a component in various health foods. [...] It is one of the four most important cereal corps grown in the world, next to wheat, rice and maize. Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a member of the grass

• Dacnusa sibirica

  parasitize well on Liriomyza sativae. Life cycle and appearance of Dacnusa sibirica The life cycle of Dacnusa sibirica consists of an egg, a larva, a pupa and [...] available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of Minusa depends on climate [...] be better to use Miglyphus . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

• Oak processionary moth

  processionea ), is a major pest of oak in many European countries. The common and scientific names of this moth refer to the behaviour of the larvae to form [...] and also in parts of the Middle East. Damage symptoms The nests of caterpillars on infested trees are clearly visible. The larvae of the oak processionary [...] months. From the 5th instar on, the larvae start building silken nests at the base of lower branches, on the trunks or at the base of the trunks, which may contain

• Natutec Drive

  amount of natural enemies required per running metre Attach the Natutec Drive onto the pipe-rail, a trailer or a boom Turn on the switch of the Natutec [...] the distribution of large quantities of natural enemies in the crop. The Natutec Drive can be customised based on the specifications of the greenhouse or [...] beneficials uniformly over a number of rows. Product components Complete system, adjusted to the particular needs of the grower. Volume of dosing pot/drum 30 litres

• Pine processionary moth

  and appearance of Pine processionary moth The female moth has a wingspan of 36-49 mm; the wingspan of the male is 31-39 mm. Both sexes have a hairy thorax [...] persistence of allergenic hairs in the remains of winter nests The larvae of the Pine processionary moth cause severe defoliation, reducing the viability of oak [...] caterpillars move in a file searching for a suitable site to tunnel underground and pupate in the soil. Pupation takes place at a depth of about 10 cm and the