• Rhyzobug

  combined with Aphytis melinus. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 14, 2024

  vine mealybugs, are becoming increasingly difficult to control in grapes. With chemical restrictions increasing and consumer demands shifting, many growers [...] early spring (March/April), before mealybugs start producing copious honeydew. 2) Start beneficial insect releases early in the season (April/May) Beneficials [...] habitat for beneficials When possible, create habitats for beneficial insects with cover crops, insectary rows, or hedge rows. For Citripar (Anagyrus), choose

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  has eggs with a characteristic shape, color, and pattern. The number of eggs also varies: one species lays dozens, the other thousands. Phase 2: from egg [...] deal with armored scales Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem [...] drop to the ground and hide in a subterranean hollow, which they reinforce with saliva and silk threads. A pupa looks very different from a caterpillar,

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, bumblebees need at least 28 Watt/m2 PAR light near the hive [...] negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer [...] the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH on a Natupol Hive Support. Alternatively use pneumatic opening systems

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory [...] of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex [...] the best control over hotspots; building populations through faster growth, with increased egg laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory

• Fall Armyworm

  rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially those with a strong ultra-violet component. Damage symptoms The developing larvae eat [...] 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 stage takes 9-13

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  species Apply once caterpillars detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Cranberry girdler [...] proof - pests cannot build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue This is an overview [...] sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides. Nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides, meaning

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Spider mite control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-25 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals, [...] works best when spider mites occur in colonies and can be used in combination with the predatory mites Phytoseiulus persimilis and Neoseiulus californicus

• Amblyseius swirskii

  under optimal conditions, an adult female Amblyseius swirskii lays 2.3 eggs per day with Trialeurodes vaporariorum eggs as prey. Under the same conditions [...] introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Swirski-Mite depends on climate, crop and [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-300 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Natupol Excel

  warmer environments. Crops Crops with >35 flowers/m 2 /week, such as cherry tomatoes and snack tomatoes, (straw)berries. Mode of action After introduction [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer [...] between 12-30°C. Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee