• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  options ahead of time, and consider chemical side effects to native and released beneficial insects. In general, apply your spray first and allow it to dry before [...] increasing and consumer demands shifting, many growers are turning to more organic and sustainable management methods such as augmentative insect releases. If [...] But rest assured that you are creating an environment that released and native insects (and your grapevines) can thrive. Incorporating these general r

• Encarsia formosa

  whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. This parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important [...] species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with Eretmocerus eremicus ( Enermix ). Open package carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips [...] sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i

• Aphidius colemani

  remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments [...] 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

• Spidend

  sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for at least two weeks Dosage The dosage of Spidend depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should [...] achieved in a humid environment (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Combined use Should be used in combination with [...] Presentation 550 ml plastic cup. Carrier Wood wool and dried cucumber leaves. Application Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly

• Thripor-I

  wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make [...] application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-I depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start in [...] in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized

• Spidex

  Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive [...] Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  the distribution of Artefeed and Entofood. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving dosing pot ensures [...] bag for the battery Adjustable dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume [...] the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released and close the lid Place the fully charged battery in the belt bag Adjust

• Ervipar

  dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] 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 [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). Not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use

• Aphipar-M

  nicotianae ) and peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their [...] remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density [...] typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

• Spical

  between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-125 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult