• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  the earlier development stages only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider [...] are usually deposited close to, or in a spider mite colony. They are approximately twice the size of spider mite eggs and a transparent light pink when [...] supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly

• Parasitic wasps

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally responsible solution to pest [...] body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to help you [...] Although, the spider mite is always a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep spider mites at bay, one of them [...] falling temperatures lead to a decrease in the level of infestation. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips Thrips should always

• Tobacco whitefly

  level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for [...] fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium [...] return to the underside of the leaves. The adult tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) has well-developed piercing-sucking mouthparts and begins to feed on

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests. But, on balance, Entonem makes a big difference to us in the fight against the [...] ty of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as a curative measure [...] harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political agenda, as well as being an important social issue.’ Entonem makes a big difference

• Aphipar-M

  generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the [...] site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Privacy

  quickly as possible. Right to data portability: This is a new right under the GDPR to have your personal data transferred. If you want to exercise this right [...] transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses the information from Google Analytics to track how our site is used, to compile [...] or button) to other websites which relate to a specific aspect of our website. This does not necessarily mean that Koppert is connected to these other

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  most likely to encounter this spring, including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them [...] the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season. Jeremy Webber rose through several New England production [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying [...] cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak [...] caterpillar. Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive effect, it’s a 100% natural and it helps preserve biodiversity.’

• Aphipar

  generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the [...] site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best