• Eretmocerus eremicus

  death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions [...] eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological [...] s eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective

• Impatiens thrips

  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 many [...] the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips americanus is often found low in the crop. In sweet pepper the damage can be seen as discolouration of older [...] General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last

• Cryptobug

  None. Application Deploy Cryptobug on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on [...] 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation Cardboard

• Caterpillars

  that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family [...] usually inconspicuously brownish are greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and [...] The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting [...] aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and h

• Hemp russet mite

  on the underside of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction in the number of buds and dwarfed buds. This [...] Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage symptoms Damage is caused by the mites [...] stages and adult. The nymphal stages are sometimes also called larva (1st stage) and nymph (2nd stage). The eggs are approximately 0.05 mm in diameter and

• Cotton leafworm

  littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently [...] the ground and settle in the surface layers. The pupa is 15 to 20 mm long and reddish brown in colour. The forewings of the adult cotton leafworm (Spodoptera [...] The ocellus is marked by two or three oblique whitish stripes. The front of the wingtip has a blackish marking, which is more pronounced in the male. The

• Miglyphus

  using the dead larvae as food. Adult females also kill young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect [...] size 500 adults. Presentation 100 ml bottle. Carrier None. Application Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening [...] Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs

• Tomato pinworm

  itself and creating a green pupal cell which darkens to brown before emergence of the adult. The number of days in this instar varies a great deal since it [...] 25°C and 100 days at 13°C. When adults emerge, they are approximately 9 to 12 mm in size and their main characteristic is their mottled brown colouration [...] mainly attacks tomato, but it can also survive in other Solanaceae species, especially eggplant and potato. It is frequently confused with similar species that

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  Technology is also gaining in importance in the world of practice. Peter Maes points to outdoor crops, where Koppert is continuing to gain ground in major crops [...] butterflies... and while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following [...] However, there are still many interactions between plants and their environment about which we still know too little. There is particular potential in discovering