Aphidoletes aphidimyza

is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management [...] control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert

Rhyzobug

detected in the crop. Introduction rates in outdoor crops typically range from 500-3,000 per ha/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult [...] action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage [...] irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation 90 ml cardboard tube. Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening

Pollination checklist outdoor

hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds may be visited by bumblebees in addition to the target crop. You should therefore mow or cut down [...] flowering weeds in and around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds. Position the hive in a sheltered spot, or weigh down the [...] Koppert's bumblebees ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the r

Biological Pest Control

chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory mites are introduced into agricultural crops to prey on or parasitize [...] mites , whitefly or caterpillars . Alternatively, microbial insecticides, which are composed of naturally occurring bacteria, viruses, or fungi, can be used [...] Conservation biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between

Common cockchafer

most of its damage in the larval stage, when it feeds on roots of grasses and clover. The adults feed on the leaves of trees, mainly on oak, maple, beech [...] Melolontha melolontha) , also known as the doodlebug or May bug is a European beetle of the genus Melolontha, in the family Scarabaeidae. Damage symptoms The common [...] developed yellow legs. It takes three or four years for the larvae to fully develop. The grubs are 10 to 20 mm in the first autumn, 30 to 35 mm by the following

Natutec Airobug

sides). Range 10 metres (5 metres on both sides). Application Place the Airobug in the right start position on the mono-rail or pipe-rail Make sure the battery [...] Store the Airobug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech greenhouses with internal

Cannabis aphid

described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was first seen on cuttings [...] The hop aphid is common in North American hops production; there have been unconfirmed reports of Phorodon humuli developing on cannabis plants, as well [...] sap is excreted on leaves and flowers as a sticky “honeydew” which promotes the growth of black fungal moulds. White skin moults visible on the leaves. Live

Eretmocerus eremicus

weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult [...] adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but [...] natural enemy Eretmocerus eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia formosa ( Enermix ). Open

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

available in a cylinder ( Entomite-M ). Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the [...] The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base [...] gnats), thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and en

House fly

available, she will lay up to 500 eggs in several batches on decaying organic matter, such as food waste, carrion or feces, over the course of three to four [...] originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in association [...] fly, like other saprophagous, coprophagous or necrophagous flies , does not cause any direct damage to animals or buildings, they are considered a serious