• Chrysoperla carnea

  , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family [...] On average a larva will consume 300-400 aphids of various sizes during its development, although the actual quantity depends on prey species and temperature [...] honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  varies by species. Parasitic wasps are fragile and often only live a few weeks. However, some species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without [...] without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do [...] rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] effective control of the mealybugs . Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug [...] lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp completely consumes the contents of the mealybug

• Diglyphus isaea

  as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized, the leaf miner larva turns flaccid and brown. Older larvae of D. isaea [...] available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic [...] (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• Anso-Mite Plus

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Also has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European [...] Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites [...] after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• Anso-Mite

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Also has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European [...] weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 125,000 predatory

• Natutec Airobug

  systems. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Airobug and the revolving dosage pots ensures a uniform release of carrier material [...] enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 10 metres from the Airobug. Product [...] the settings of the dosing pots together with a Koppert consultant or advisor Adjust the dosing pots to the correct settings making use of the information

• 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 [...] enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug. Product [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot spots as well as for the distribution of Artefeed

• Spical

  other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack [...] repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further [...] on the abdomen at the base of the cornicles. Alate (winged) females are yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale [...] pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where