Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

, and 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 [...] mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides [...] contents. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails, nematodes

Hop

grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop [...] frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower [...] hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle

FAQ Nematodes

will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus strongly dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible [...] matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach [...] their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host

Eretmocerus eremicus

achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized d [...] their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations [...] products Enermix Ercal Expand all items How to use Eretmocerus eremicus The natural enemy Eretmocerus eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species

Two-spotted spider mite

damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the [...] light yellow or orange to dark yellow or brown.The colour of the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are often [...] Movement: Spider mites are slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. They produce fine webbing over the

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees [...] treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it [...] information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains

Caterpillar control with nematodes

Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct application for best results To ensure the [...] tly effective against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while nematodes move most efficiently in a liquid layer, a dry leaf surface does not [...] however show that beneficial nematodes are also very effective on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new opportunities the biological

Encarsia formosa

be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical

Atheta

large par on the prey population density. Handling Biological beneficials have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop [...] soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Atheta, please follow the instructions [...] When to use Atheta? Atheta is most effective when introduced preventatively, prior to the establishment of pest populations. How does Atheta work? Atheta

Rhyzobug Brochure

37 38 39 40 41 42 R. lophantae How to use How to use • Apply in the evening • Tap beetles directly on the plants or use D-boxes • Start introduction [...] Rhyzobug Ready to deal with armoured scales Why to use Rhyzobug Pesticide reduction • No residues on crop • No resistance possible • Reduces the number [...] • Contributes to a healthier end product • Environmentally friendly • Helps biodiversity • Natural solution Product benefits • Easy to apply by anyone