• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate in various places, on any convenient stalk or on the underside of leaves or on even greenhouse [...] in biological pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on mealybugs , including species such as the citrus mealybug [...] Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus montriouzieri prey on mealybugs , seizing their prey and consuming them entirely. Adult ladybirds

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and [...] world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus gnats), thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil [...] The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  cerasicola . A total of 250 wasps are released over 1-2 weeks, depending on temperature. This team of parasitic wasps has not been selected at random, and only [...] tube/400 m 2 and repeat every 7-14 days Environmental conditions: Active between 16 - 30°C Storage and handling: 1-2 days Storage temperature: 8 - 10°C A [...] transmit plant virus diseases. Aphids also excrete unwanted sap sugars (honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars [...] quickly multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host [...] nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  production techniques. ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that is safe and sustainable all year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech [...] areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse with the ban on several chemical products, while the [...] effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval. We spray them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per hectare. We prefer

• Long-tailed mealybug

  cally, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) are often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces [...] longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus [...] prefers a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  chemical program B Capirel: 5 billion/ha - 2 applications 7 days apart, starting 7 days from first flies detection. Full conventional programme: Oxamyl [...] Hatching larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots, stems, and hypocotyls, reducing water and nutrient uptake. This results in stunted growth, wilting, yellowing [...] Capirel 3 Billion/ha Full conventional program Capirel: 3 applications 7-10 days apart, starting two weeks from first flies detection. Full conventional

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies This information on bumblebee stings provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee [...] hours. This can occur directly after the sting, but more generally it starts after some hours. The swelling or itching may last for hours or even days. In [...] the local reaction may spread somewhat; in this case it usually takes longer for the symptoms to disappear. This still counts as a local, non-allergic reaction

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  in reducing whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but instead rely on nectar and honeydew for nourishment. Life cycle [...] eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies [...] use Eretmocerus eremicus The natural enemy Eretmocerus eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  fortunately this shortfall can be corrected with Spical,” commented Stella. The benefits of Spidex Vital® became evident in strawberry crops this summer The [...] dimension to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry crops. Based on P. persimilis , this product offers additional benefits, such as increased energy levels [...] commercial strawberry crops grown in glasshouses. An in depth knowledge of this pest and the beneficial mites which are used for its control, is fundamental