Dacnusa sibirica

a hole in the pupal cuticle with their jaws. The orientation of the wasp within the host pupa is the same as that of the leaf miner itself, the head of [...] particularly in the control of leaf miners of the genus Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe and can appear spontaneously in greenhouses in all seasons [...] sibirica The parasitic wasp Dacnusa sibirica is available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning

Consumers

horticultural crops. The bumblebee is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses [...] and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of parasitic wasps, [...] form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care of the pollination and therefore the formation of fruit

Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced [...] natural enemy utilizing the Ulti-Mite sachet was Amblyseius swirskii , branded as Swirski Ulti-Mite . Since its market debut in 2006, this beneficial has [...] systems. Since 2016, the Ulti-Mite version of Amblyseius swirskii has been on the market. Nowadays the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available for our predatory

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

seed fly (Delia platura) by infecting the fly’s larvae in the soil. When applied to the affected area at sowing, the nematodes actively seek out bean seed [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within

Steinernema feltiae

ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before

Mycotal Brochure

vaporarium) in cucumber, research station Anadiag in Italy, 2022. The crop was treated 3 times with a 7 day interval. The graph shows the observations [...] vaporarium) in tomato, research station Eurofins – De Bredelaar in the Netherlands, 2020. The crop was treated 3 times with a 7 day interval. The graph shows [...] proteins by the fungus within the insect At high humidity, the fungus grows from within through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of

Chrysoperla carnea

sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected [...] but sometimes appear in groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 [...] effective predators. The green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy

Predatory insects

reduces the environmental impact associated with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem. Reduced need for chemicals The use of [...] protect crops from the damage caused by these pests. Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids [...] of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider mites , aphids , and leaf

Pepino mosaic virus

observed. In Europe, the Chilean strain (CH2) is dominant and present in 90% of the infections. If more strains are found in case of infection, the infection [...] which isolate of which strain – that causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that [...] and the same strain are genetically very similar, they can show very different levels of aggressiveness in the plant and, as a consequence, in the severity

Pollination checklist Growing lights

sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 [...] connecting the transmitter to the climate computer. Heat Do not turn the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH