Garden chafer

ground. Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate at laying but in time become nearly spherical [...] The neck shield is metallic green to shiny black. In Central Europe, they emerge from the soil in May or June. Low swarming flights just above the soil [...] garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on roots of

Greenhouse crop pollination

pollination contributes to year-round cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have [...] Natupol , is a game-changer in horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees, nature's most efficient pollinators, to ensure reliable [...] pollination in greenhouses. Koppert bumblebees are carefully selected, reared, and delivered to growers all around the world, providing a constant and

Eggjuvant

surfaces and allows emerging larvae to hatch closer to their food source. Availability Eggjuvant is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and t [...] Use water that is close to room temperature (59-68°F / 15-20°C) to avoid “shocking” the eggs. Premix 5 gallons of concentrate in a bucket, which then can [...] maintain eggs in suspension. The eggs should be in solution no longer than 90 minutes after being mixed. Longer periods in suspension may result in poor egg

Pepper

greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. [...] transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in commercial greenhouses [...] belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno

Thripex

repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation

Spotted Wing Drosophila

susceptible to infestation. Life cycle and appearance of Spotted wing drosophila Adult spotted-wing drosophila are small, 2-3 mm in lengthg, and have a wingspan [...] females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate [...] the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and

Red palm weevil

areas) with a low to moderate proportion of fibres. Their feeding causes deterioration of this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper [...] legless, pyriform with a brown head and body comprised of 13 segments. Fully grown larvae migrate to the periphery of the palms to build a solid elongated cocoon [...] suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs individually into soft tissues mainly at the base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest

En-Strip

it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] the pupae via a round hole. Pack size 3,000; 7,500; 15,000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box [...] and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately

Tomato russet mite

tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members [...] lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae [...] Affected stems turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin

Spidex Boost

Presentation Sachets in cardboard box Carrier Wood-chips. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets [...] predatory mites In contrast to other Koppert products containing mites in sachets, Spidex Boost does not contain a rearing system which produces several [...] not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental