• Glasshouse potato aphid

  the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced [...] potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further [...] immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed by defoliation. Life

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  Entofood. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material [...] Adjust the size of the holes in the dosing pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the [...] accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use.

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area [...] Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic [...] typically of the genus Photorhabdus , which quickly multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. This species is particularly

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an important part of this. Entonem is without doubt an [...] think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation with [...] decided that in spring we would start using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower

• Aphilin

  aphid species. Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops [...] aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the [...] infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Make sure the material

• Cotton aphid

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season [...] season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore

• Bedding plants

  perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer. They [...] They are easily divided in four different categories: Hardy annual plants which are planted directly into the soil already early in the season: sunflower [...] eschscholzia Tender annual or perennial plants are planted in a protected environment in late winter: begonia, chrysanthemum, arguranthemum, lobelia,

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted by growers' [...] honeydew, resulting in sticky, shiny deposits that reduce the visual appeal of crops, attract contaminants, and promote black sooty mold, which impairs photosynthesis [...] parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse

• Cabbage moth

  destroy large numbers of leaves and their frass accumulates in the heart of cabbage, thereby lowering the commercial value of infested crops. Life cycle [...] light network of markings. First instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves on which they were laid [...] or brown to black. In younger instars, the relatively large head capsule is conspicuous. In older instars, the lighter colour of the bands between the body

• Cannabis aphid

  analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in North American hops production; there have been unconfirmed reports of Phorodon [...] overwinter and produce the next generation of aphids in the spring. In greenhouses, sexual reproduction is very rare and only triggered if lighting signals [...] from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout that state and Oregon. Its range also includes several other states and parts of Canada. The cannabis