• Aphidius matricariae

  Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized [...] aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the [...] matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved

• Blueberry aphid

  scammelli , is most likely of North American origin and was probably introduced into Europe with plant material. It feeds on blueberries and is a vector of [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless

• Horse-chestnut leaf miner

  s develop. Trees with a low number of attacked leaves are not greatly affected, but when the entire surface of leaves is covered with mines, the leaves [...] Horse-chestnut leaf miner The adult moth is 4-5 mm long and a rich brown colour with bright white chevrons edged with black. The larvae mine in horse chestnut [...] size varies form 0.5 mm in the firsts instar up to 3.5 mm in the fourth instar. The pupa is brown and is 2.9-4.5 mm long. The horse-chestnut leaf miner o

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  include Conference, Tessa and Migo. ‘Our oldest apple plot is 15 years old and the youngest is one year old,’ Alfred explains. ‘We constantly innovate and [...] combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol hives per hectare, starting with the pear orchard, then moving them to [...] blossoms. The provision of information by Koppert consultants is good and I am satisfied with the results.’

• Cotton aphid

  sis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless [...] is, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each [...] General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid

• Apple rosy aphid

  General The rosy apple aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and also occurs in Africa, North and South America [...] life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults, and a great variety in colour. They moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult [...] long and pink to dark bluish grey, with a powdering of white wax. The siphunculi are black and tapered, the cauda is dark, short and triangular. Dysaphis

• Carnation tortrix

  Madeira. It is polyphagous, observed on 160 cultivated and wild plant species – trees as well as herbaceous forms - of 42 plant families, and it is the major [...] cover short distances. The moth is rather small. The contrasting colours between the yellow to purple forewings (with a dark brown band in the females [...] an olive-green to bright or yellow green colour, with a black head that later turns yellowish brown with dark spots. After emerging, they move or are carried

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  As the use of chemicals is under pressure and biological protection methods are positively perceived, vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed [...] our tomato crops. The problem got worse with the ban on several chemical products, while the demand for produce with low or no residue grew steadily,’ Zoboli [...] continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day

• Zucchini

  or summer squash) is actually an unripe fruit (that can be yellow, dark green or light green) belonging to the cucumber family. It is also referred to as [...] as marrow or summer squash and it is eaten as a vegetable. Together with a number of other varieties of squash and pumpkin, it belongs to the species of [...] especially in Africa and South America. In addition, the courgette is very easy to grow in areas with a temperate climate. In the Netherlands, courgettes are produced

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  problem in potatoes is the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and [...] is, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each [...] potato aphid , Aphis nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks