• Vine mealybug

  is high, whole bunches of grapes can be colonized. The taste can also be affected. An infection by Planococcus ficus can make the plants more susceptible [...] There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. Control Vine Mealybug Recommended for you Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program [...] The prepupa and pupa stages are present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm)

• Cannabis

  To solve a problem, the Koppert Consultant arrives on-site for a no cost up-close look. Subtle nuances can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face [...] Biological crop protection in cannabis Cannabis crops can be affected by pests such as thrips , fungus gnats, spider mites , aphids , russet mites, and [...] the farm going. In-field the Koppert Consultant is a skilled information source who has access to a wide range of experts and industry practices. Koppert

• Greenhouse whitefly

  symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies can usually be found in the top of the plant and on the underside [...] feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf

• Larvanem

  the end to a fully filled tank Apply directly after preparation of spray solution Application Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast [...] Larvanem can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curc [...] sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed, especially

• Lesser house fly

  conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding a farm [...] stages and pupate (inside a puparium) in a week or more. Fannia puparia resemble the larval form, and the flies develop for another week before emerging [...] the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other manure-breeding flies . Fannia species can be found worldwide, from the arctic to the temperate

• Spider mites and other mites

  of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable [...] They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest

• Rhizoctonia solani

  long believed to be a sterile fungus, but recently it was discovered that the fungus produces basidiospores. These spores don’t play a role in the epidemics [...] storage. Potato tubers get a crusty layer (black scab). Symptoms may differ between crops. On the diseased areas, sclerotia can be seen, but they vary in size [...] ff’), both before and after emergence. A typical symptom of root infection is that the taproot is reduced to a thread. Reddish-brown lesions occur on the

• Amblyseius swirskii

  the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Swirski-Mite [...] should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on

• Neoseiulus californicus

  Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Spical depends [...] Releases should be repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on [...] Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on

• Scia-Rid

  Application Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray [...] within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Scia-Rid is typically applied at a rate of 2,000,000 nematodes per m². Timing Apply during [...] below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal The moisture content of the growing medium must be kept high for several days after application. When