Southern European marshland pyralid

European marshland pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families [...] males often being longer than that of females. Another distinctive feature is the triangle formed by the head and forewings. Moths mainly fly at night, [...] darker. Just before hatching, which occurs about a week later, the young larva is visible within the egg. The full-grown caterpillars are 20 to 30 mm long and

Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

that can lead to reduced yields and even plant death. Effective management is crucial to maintaining plant health and productivity. Understanding spider [...] a wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Their [...] early signs of spider mite damage, such as stippling on leaves and webbing, is essential for timely intervention. Spider mite damage on plants Larvae, nymphs

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

In the interim, the crop is treated with a bacterial preparation. Internal cultivation adviser Jan Mulder explains, ‘It is essential that we do something [...] Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia [...] controlling fungus gnats and thrips pupae Their maximum biological approach is clear to see: the company uses ten different beneficials for its two sites

Anso-Mite Plus

Amblyseius andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative [...] of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius andersoni in the field from Amblyseius [...] evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

Eretmocerus eremicus

eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological [...] Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective [...] whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci

How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant [...] biological control solution. Michiel Bouma, an onion grower in Rutten (NL), is one such grower who has witnessed the positive impact of these beneficial [...] nematodes. The challenge of onion fly infestation Michiel's primary challenge is the Delia antiqua , female onion flies lay their eggs near the base of onion

Chrysopa

their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae [...] conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] made in infested areas only and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

Miglyphus

using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain [...] at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures ( Environmental conditions Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures between

Thripex-Plus

Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F [...] evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. Do not combine with other generalist

Swirski-Mite LD

swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 5-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert