• Diglyphus isaea

  the wasp selects late second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape, measuring 0.3 x 0.1 mm, and is transparent white in colour [...] round holes are the evidence that a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come from the mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as [...] leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica has short antennae. The female is generally rather larger than the male and can

• Coleobug

  survive in the absence of prey and remain in the crop until pests reappear. It has a high reproduction rate and a relatively short life cycle, allowing populations [...] complement other agents like parasitoids or entomopathogens. Apparence Coleobug has a distinctive and easily recognizable appearance among lady beetles . Adults

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its [...] the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of mine. Biological plant protection is so [...] come from Anthura with whom they have a good relationship. Amazone Plants has acquired exclusivity for a number of cultivars from the breeder; it is the

• Cabbage looper

  to a coffee brown colour when close to adult emergence. Finally, the adult has a mottled grayish-brown colour with a silvery figure eight pattern on the

• Amblyseius andersoni

  prefers young larvae of various thrips species but the predatory mite also has an effect on whitefly , and rust mites. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius andersoni

• New Packaging

  For the past 50 years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish [...] cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco Inc., a company that like Koppert take [...] boxes join a list of environmentally conscious improvements that Koppert has utilized to decrease its carbon footprint. This list consists of Spical Ulti-Mite

• Acadian Organic

  may be required with acidic mixtures. Add surfactants after the product has completely dissolved in the tank solution. When mixing with calcium products [...] may be required with acidic mixtures. Add surfactants after the product has completely dissolved in the tank solution. When mixing with calcium products [...] away from direct sunlight. This product does not contain preservatives. It has been manufactured and packaged under strict sanitary conditions to be stable

• Fusarium spp.

  which can only infect wounded or stressed host plants. Fusarium oxysporum has many different ‘formae speciales’ which are each selectively pathogenic on

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  pupae per day. Life cycle of Stratiolaelaps scimitus Stratiolaelaps scimitus has the same life cycle as the Phytoseiidae and thus passes through the following [...] conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum

• Orius insidiosus

  predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in various [...] behaviour of Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods