• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] legs, and brown mouthparts. The females are larger than the males, and have a white stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal [...] deutonymph, 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

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  During the 25 week propagation period, Floricultura applies an Entonem treatment every ten days for the first five weeks. In the interim, the crop is treated [...] Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia [...] approach is clear to see: the company uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft

• Hemp russet mite

  to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite [...] large, the mites can also be found on the underside of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction in the number [...] cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking

• Orius insidiosus

  of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How [...] mites . It also feeds on pollen. The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are preyed on. Adult females [...] and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material

• Cotton aphid

  and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses [...] plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth [...] skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The cotton aphid can be distinguished from other aphids by the colour of the two cornicles (siphunculi). These

• In Partnership with Nature

  In Partnership with Nature For the better health of people and the planet outperformed the Styrofoam packaging in maintaining the required temperature [...] to be the most respected partner in crop management for growers and for nature. towns. The bans could impact the future of Styrofoam shipping in general [...] produced in the USA annually, 80% of which is destined for the trash. Koppert is consistently striving to not only improve our products, but also the way that

• Sportnem-T

  species. Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Encarsia formosa

  brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant impact on your yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so [...] like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide backlist in the value chain Reduces the number of pesticide applications Environmentally [...] others and is easy to apply. It’s recommended to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and

• Operation Mealybug

  effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus motrouzieri , available under the product names Cryptobug [...] deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With [...] damage to crops. Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with their