• Aphelinus abdominalis

  for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure [...] irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles can still be recognized. The Aphelinus mummy may be [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic

• Protected vegetables

  Common pests in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops [...] Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM is its commitment to sustainability. By reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides [...] and thrips . Diseases in vegetable crops There are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and their fruits. Common

• Enermix

  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 [...] possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop [...] and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically

• Rhyzobug

  Buckwheat hulls. Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away [...] effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected in the crop. Introduction rates in outdoor crops typically range from 500-3,000

• Orius insidiosus

  feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus [...] 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 [...] 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

• Pepino mosaic virus

  observed. In Europe, the Chilean strain (CH2) is dominant and present in 90% of the infections. If more strains are found in case of infection, the infection [...] etc. In other words, all means by which plant sap of an infected plant gets in contact with a non-infected plant. As soon as one single plant in the greenhouse [...] – which isolate of which strain – that causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another factor that

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is pa [...] instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed. During the third instar, the larva fills the host pupa, and the pre-pupal [...] 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

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly [...] directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle [...] predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall midge Aphidoletes

• Thripex-Mini

  sachets into the center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching [...] improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity [...] store Thripex Mini, please follow the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended

• Aphidend

  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 [...] 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 [...] 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