• Impatiens thrips

  greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) completes its entire development from egg to adult on the plant, specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in

• Red palm weevil

  females 10 to 15% larger than males. This makes them the largest weevil of Europe and North Africa. Their colour ranges from entirely orange-red to all black [...] weevil, Asian palm weevil or Sago Palm Weevil originates from tropical Asia, but has spread to Africa and Europe with distribution through the Mediterranean [...] areas) with a low to moderate proportion of fibres. Their feeding causes deterioration of this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  natural enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The [...] natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug [...] cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More information

• Tomato pinworm

  goes through four instars which can last from 9 to 17 days depending on temperature. For pupation, the larva drops to the ground, burying itself and creating [...] later widens to become blotch-shaped. Older larvae usually fold the leaf over itself, or knit 2 leaves together, between which they continue to feed. More [...] is caused to the crop when older larvae penetrate fruits by burrowing under the calyx into the fruit. The name tomato pinworm in derived from the very small

• Diglyphus isaea

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 [...] internal tissues. As they develop, the larvae consume the leafminer from within, leading to its death. This feeding behavior is highly effective in reducing [...] efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers

• Fall Armyworm

  sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central America. This makes it possible for fall armyworms to spread over large [...] reddish brown and measure 13 to 17 mm in length. The eggs hatch after 3-5 days. Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, the larvae pass through 5-6 stages and the pupal [...] ) are 30-40 mm long. They have six instars that vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  succeeds due to its ability to feed on larger larval instars, not just smaller instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many [...] strain MBI 600 ) to your IPM regime. Each plays a different role but together they help plants resist pests and diseases, recover from setbacks, and thrive [...] Spidex attacks a two-spotted spider mite . To verify predation, check the bodies. Koppert’s unique rearing methods make it an indiator species, so they

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling the mobile adult [...] beneficial insects and biopesticides with a proven scientific track record to control pest problems and promote healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends [...] UWRF, following up on Dr Zlesak’s first year success using predatory mites to manage spider mites in his rose breeding program. Request Free IPM Support

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez disperses natural enemies both from zero to one meter and within a four-meter [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment [...] for biological crop protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick to refill, making biocontrol applications both fast and effective,"

• Natupol Excel

  the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing [...] exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm [...] Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best