• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator [...] cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more than 25 second and

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears in the crop! Long [...] swirskii predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and [...] begun is half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are

• Orius insidiosus

  Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such as whiteflies , aphids [...] in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] density and should always be adjusted to the situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

• V10

  solution promptly as directed by the EPA‑approved label. Application V10 is applied once per crop cycle to young tomato plants as a preventive treatment

• Feltiella acarisuga

  appear on the body. A fully grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates [...] spider mite . Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering growers a sustainable solution for spider mite [...] is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in a bottle ( Spidend ). Open

• Grey mould

  Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and [...] cinerea ) is a necrotrophic fungus, meaning that it excretes compounds that kill the plant cells and then uses the content of the plant cells as nutrients [...] area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan [...] wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters, while the largest butterfly can be as large as thirty centimeters. Butterflies and moths go through four [...] are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  such as beneficial nematodes ('roundworms'), which have been around longer than agriculture itself. Dedicated to making our products accessible to as many [...] growers as possible, we have put endless efforts into research and development. The result is an innovative nematode spray solution, which acts as an effective [...] conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also safe for growers

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  Thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's [...] soil. Thorough disinfection is therefore very important: you can do this as soon as the crop has been cleared out of the greenhouse or field. 2. They fly [...] Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or young plants and are almost invisible. The existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] local representative for specific advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions [...] ultimately killing the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as larvae of beetles (including grubs)