spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there
plastic bags to kill remaining live bumblebees, which takes approximately 2 weeks. When all bumblebees are dead dispose the hives according to local l
mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals
However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately 2,500 species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species
recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance of 2 meters. During the winter, sufficient light should reach the hives, while direct
artificial light or in warmer environments. Crops Crops with >35 flowers/m 2 /week, such as cherry tomatoes and snack tomatoes, (straw)berries. Mode of
planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor
intermittent feeders, returning time and again to feed off animals in short 2–5 minute sessions. The bites are extremely painful, but the flies will typically
cool. When bumblebee hives are kept at the proper internal temperature of 39.2-59°F they have no issues focusing their energy on pollination . Once the t [...] digging a large enough hole for it to fit. Usually, these holes are about 2 feet deep and wide enough for the Quad to fit into. On top of that is placed
Parasitism: Prefers L3-L4 whitefly larvae stages for parasitism and targets L2 larvae for host feeding. Egg placement: Deposits a single egg in each host [...] n with longer, elbowed antennae. Parasitism: Specializes in parasitizing L2-L3 whitefly larvae and engages in host feeding. Egg placement: Lays eggs beneath
