• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown or black, and eventually decay. The quantity of aphids consumed by a gall midge larva depends [...] the gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza when using it as a biocontrol product by observing distinct physical characteristics at each stage. Here's how growers [...] commonly seen resting on plant foliage or flying near aphid-infested areas. By recognizing these characteristic features at each life stage, growers can

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  possibly stem collapse. The holes bored into the stem can facilitate infection by the fungus Botrytis cinerea . In gerbera, the flower buds may also be eaten [...] longer than that of females. Another distinctive feature is the triangle formed by the head and forewings. Moths mainly fly at night, but can sometimes be seen

• Black vine weevil

  belongs to the family Curculionidae. Damage symptoms The major damage is caused by the feeding of the larvae on the roots. After the roots have been destroyed [...] population of black vine weevils consists entirely of females and reproduction is by parthenogenesis. As vine weevils cannot fly their dispersal ability is limited

• Diglyphus isaea

  the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held apart by six pillars, made by the larva from its faeces. This is probably done to prevent the [...] are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making a round hole through the upper epidermis. These round holes are the [...] The female is generally rather larger than the male and can be recognized by a broad black stripe over the hind leg, whereas males have two small black

• New Packaging

  people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish this but by cutting our carbon footprint. After many trials, Koppert will be slowly switching [...] maintaining the required temperature for transportation. We conducted our trials by shipping both types of packaging to clients located in some of our country’s [...] Styrofoam, Koppert decided to continue its green dream into the packaging realm by searching for a sustainable alternative. According to World Centric, a company

• Miglyphus

  larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  the utilization of artificial lighting has revolutionized crop cultivation by extending daylight hours and enabling year-round production. However, with [...] pollination in indoor settings. While outdoor pollination is often facilitated by natural agents like wind and insects, artificially lit crops necessitate careful [...] especially during autumn and early spring Ensure early daylight is not obstructed by side screens, polycarbonate side walls, or other filters. Between week 6-10

• Deltatrap

  and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. Presentation One trap with suspension hook and [...] order to avoid interference Replace the sticky insert when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage Use two or four traps per hectare for every species

• Coleobug

  larvae and adults actively explore the environment in search of prey, guided by visual and chemical cues (such as aphid pheromones). Once located, the prey [...] They are elongated and segmented, with the youngest being about 1 mm long. By the final larval stage before pupation, they can reach 1.4 mm. Pupae can range

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  insectparasitic nematodes since 2015. It has reduced their use of chemical agents by no less than 90% and the young plants are more vital than ever. Although their [...] China. Annually more than 220 million plants are produced for these markets by Egmond Lisianthus Nurseries. A Great Success In the past the young, fragile [...] ‘We decided on a comprehensive approach and reduced our use of chemicals by 90%,’ says one of the four directors of this successful family company, José