• Deltatrap

  crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs . Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action The Deltatrap needs [...] Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific sex pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the [...] triangle Place a sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle upwards Place

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  are safe for humans and the environment supporting a more sustainable way of growing. A long history of product development Koppert has produced beneficial [...] specifically for agricultural pests. They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft fruit [...] application of beneficial nematodes in agriculture with two products – Capirel and Casea . These two products each contain a different nematode species and can

• Impatiens thrips

  been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to [...] leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] the damage can be seen as discolouration of older leaves at the bottom of the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Impatiens thrips Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include ornamental [...] celery, pepper and lettuce, and weeds. The secretive habit of the caterpillars of this species makes them very difficult to control with synthetic pesticides [...] forewing. The end of the remarkably long abdomen bends upward almost vertically, with the abdomen of males often being longer than that of females. Another

• Diamond back moth

  with a few short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of prolegs protrudes from the posterior end, forming a distinctive [...] young seed pods, causing loss of pods and seeds. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond back moth The oval and flattened eggs of the diamond back moth (Plutella [...] scales. The lower one-third of the forewing is ochreous-white, with a nearly white upper edge. In females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light

• Cucumber

  in cucumber Aphids Aphids , a diverse group of small insects, have a notable impact on cucumber crops, with various species like Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii [...] ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range [...] minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers

• Orchid

  s. Some only have a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are [...] known species, divided into about 763 genera. Orchidaceae and Asteraceae are the largest families of flowering plants. In addition, the flowers of orchids [...] About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse group of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually

• Sciarid flies

  constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly found [...] Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult [...] Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also eat living plant

• Thripex-V

  larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their [...] Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] predatory mites . Presentation 1,000 ml bottle. Carrier Vermiculite and a fraction of bran. Downloads Predatory Mites Poster Application Turn and shake the

• Shore fly

  often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting material [...] occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly [...] mm long, and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of conspicuous eyes. The wings have grey-brown patches. Although