• Manual Wireless Beehome

  greenhouse 14 5.2 Receiver 6 15 Positioning of the receiver 15 Operating the receiver 15 Use of the receiver’s menu 15 Testing the closing mechanism [...] kas 14 5.2 Ontvanger 6 15 Plaatsing van de ontvanger 15 Bediening van de ontvanger 15 Gebruik menu van de ontvanger 15 Afsluitmechanisme testen [...] e so that the relevant machine can be identified. 2.2 Main dimensions Transmitter: 146 x 250 x 60 mm Receiver: 130 x 75 x 60 mm 8 3 Precautions and

• Cutworms

  prothoracic shield, later they become earth-brown to dingy grey. They are about 1.5 mm long just after emergence and can reach 4 cm or more when fully grown. The [...] common name comes from. Cutworms are vey polyphagous and have a wide host range. Damage symptoms Early instar cutworm larvae can create 'shotholes' while [...] orange-yellow with a broad dark marginal stripe. The wingspan is about 40-55 mm and the dorsal thorax is covered with close-lying hairs. The eggs are white

• Sciarid flies

  (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and [...] and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black head. The head is equipped with biting-chewing mouth parts. Pupation takes [...] material. The adults prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  7 days at 15°C, about 21 days at 21°C,and 19 days at 24°C. The adult lifespan increases gradually from 2.8 days at 32°C, to 26.2 days at 15°C. Life cycle [...] Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available at Koppert [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.75-1.5 parasitic wasps per m 2 . This is equivalent to one unit every

• Macrocheles robustulus

  eight-legged protonymph and deutonymph, and adult. Adult mites are 0.6-0.8 mm long, oval shaped and pale white with a brown oval dorsal shield and brown [...] more clearly visible with increasing size. The eggs are oval, about 0.3 x 0.2 mm in size and pearly white. Best conditions for use of Macrocheles robustulus [...] structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Macrocheles robustulus is 15°C (59°F). How to use Macrocheles robustulus The predatory mite Macrocheles

• Capyphor

  sachets into a bucket containing at least six litres (1.5 gallons) of water per sachet (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to [...] if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 [...] for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles ( Coleoptera ): Weevils ( Curculionidae ): Citrus

• Oleander aphid

  similar to apterae in appearance except that they are smaller. Size ranges from 1.5 to 2.6 mm in length. Females are viviparous and parthenogenetic, meaning

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown legs, [...] becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are white, oval, and approximately 0.3 mm in length. Best conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal [...] The minimum temperature for successful use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  dimorphism: the female is about 1.5-2 mm in length and brown, with distinctive black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black in colour [...] soon as te first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times [...] filaments on the lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp completely consumes the contents

• Diglyphus isaea

  pupa is green with red eyes subsequently turning black, and measuring about 1.5 mm. Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae [...] as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times [...] Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea