Biosolutions for Propagation

common offenders like aphids and whiteflies . Mass-trapping is key in both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies [...] specialty or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions of predators and mycoinsecticides like Isarid™ and Entonem are commonly applied [...] BioSolutions that thrive in wet conditions. Using Koppert products instead of chemical controls allows rooted material to stay focused on building strong

Aphids

aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females [...] to the growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life cycle Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults of the same species [...] and the type of plant being attacked. The following are common signs of aphid damage: Yellowing or distorted leaves: Aphids feed on the sap of plants, which

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus [...] on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal instars are white, with nymphs becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are white, oval [...] predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus gnats), thrips pupae and other

Koppert One

evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality or hindered development from eggs or pupae, as well as indirect [...] Side Effects app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural [...] indirect effects such as reduced fertility (egg laying), problems with regard to moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database serves as

Phytoseiulus persimilis

young larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites [...] Feeding behaviour of Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis feeds on all stages of spider mites , but has a preference for eggs. The predatory mites [...] find their prey. The developmental stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis are the same as those of spider mites : egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph and adult

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae [...] mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However [...] between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus montriouzieri prey on mealybugs , seizing

About bumblebees

benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum insurance for optimal pollination , due to their high amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen [...] they are much less aggressive than honeybees Production of bumblebees The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is copied under laboratory conditions at our [...] conditions that are needed to ensure maximum availability of high quality bumblebee colonies. Life cycle of bumblebees In nature, bumblebee queens hibernates alone

Neoseiulus cucumeris

lays about two eggs per day. Life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris The life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris consists of the following stages: egg, larva, protonymph [...] adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter of approximately [...] used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae of various thrips species

Broad mite

indication of an attack of broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ), is the appearance of dark brown edges at the base of young leaves. In case of a mild [...] caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites show a preference [...] undersides of young, expanding leaves. Symptoms of an attack remain visible several weeks after the mites have been removed. Life cycle and appearance of Broad

Cabbage moth

female moths lay clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside of leaves or elsewhere within the greenhouse structure. The eggs are initially light and t [...] destroy large numbers of leaves and their frass accumulates in the heart of cabbage, thereby lowering the commercial value of infested crops. Life cycle [...] have a light network of markings. First instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves on which they