• Encarsia formosa

  reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, [...] 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 pupal [...] then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing

• Asian citrus psyllid

  most of the southern states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is a sucking [...] General The Asian citrus psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease [...] disease or Huanglongbing. It is widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in

• Predatory mites

  knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right [...] situation. Our global resellers Predatory mite life cycle and appearance The life cycle of predatory mites consists of five developmental stages, including egg [...] appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation. Distribution: There are

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug. Upon hatching, the larvae [...] ovipositor between the wax filaments on the lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp [...] consumes the contents of the mealybug, going through five instars before pupating within the mummified skin of its host. The adult emerges through an irregular

• Stable fly

  assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number per leg is as low as two [...] development throughout the life cycle is temperature- and humidity-dependent, but yellowish-white larvae will generally emerge from the eggs in 1–4 days. They [...] days, depending on the environmental conditions. Larvae can even overwinter in livestock housing. At the end of the third instar, the larvae will move to

• Aphidend

  species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the [...] n Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents [...] contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread Dosage The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should

• Diglyphus isaea

  Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making [...] Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning [...] particularly the serpentine leafminer ( Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae

• Atheta

  within the environment they are released into, they can easily populate and colonize their release area. Life cycle The complete life cycle of Atheta takes [...] soil-dwelling species of rove beetle with an aggresive appetite that is attracted to the decomposing of biological matter where their prey is typically found. [...] days. Typically, one application at the beginning of the growing cycle, and a small re-application at each transplant is sufficient to enable Atheta populations

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for [...] cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts

• Lesser house fly

  General The genus Fannia comprises almost 300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other man [...] puparia resemble the larval form, and the flies develop for another week before emerging as new adults. The lesser house fly ’s full life cycle generally takes [...] Cryptosporidium and Toxoplasma , and bacteria such as Salmonella Life cycle and appearance of the Lesser house fly Lesser house flies and other Fannia spp. are