Long-tailed mealybug

sexual or asexual, the latter apparently being the more common situation. Unlike most other mealy bugs , Pseudococcus longispinus produces no egg sac. Instead [...] Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug but it nevertheless encompasses many species of (ornamental) crops (e.g. croton [...] Life cycle and appearance of long-tailed mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least

Steinernema feltiae

caterpillars , lace bugs and sawflies. Steinernema feltiae nematodes infect their hosts by entering through natural openings, releasing symbiotic bacteria [...] feltiae nematodes Steinernema feltiae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic [...] pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus , which quickly multiply

Chrysopa-E

situation. Introduction rates typically range from 10-100 eggs per m 2 /release. Releases should be made preventively or in infested areas and repeated at weekly [...] 20-28°C (68-82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases such as predatory mites and bugs , lacewings, beneficial nematodes and entomopathogenic fungi, among [...] when necessary, chemical control. Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the

Chrysopa

in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated at weekly intervals [...] 20-28°C (68-82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt

Citrus mealybug

material. They move very little. They can be distinguished from other mealy bugs by their possession of 18 pairs of relatively short wax rods round the edge [...] become sexually mature. Soon after becoming an adult the females start to release a sex pheromone to attract males. Males generally fly only in the early

Aphilin

the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or [...] 500 mummies. Presentation 100 ml bottle. Carrier Wood chips. Application Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very [...] (above 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as

Steinernema carpocapsae

nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic [...] hosts by entering through natural openings. Once inside the host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. This species is [...] pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus , which quickly multiply

Ervipar

the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated weekly during the period when aphid infestation [...] above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, like for instance Aphidend . Storage time after receipt Apply

Aphipar-M

the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a [...] above 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as