Biological control of whitefly - Encarsia Formosa

Eggjuvant

desired amount of beneficial eggs into the solution. Continued agitation, such as an airlift, will help maintain eggs in suspension. The eggs should be in [...] 15-20°C) to avoid “shocking” the eggs. Premix 5 gallons of concentrate in a bucket, which then can be mixed with the final volume of water. After the final volume [...] in poor egg viability. Consult with your Koppert representative for beneficial insect rates. Dosage Use 3.9 ounces / 110 grams per 100 gallons of spray.

Asian citrus psyllid

distinct red eye spots at maturity. Eggs are anchored to plant tissue in an upright position, and large numbers of eggs may be found on a single spot. Nymphs [...] psyllid, ( Diaphorina citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or [...] responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has spread through most of the southern states and Mexico

House fly

protozoan parasites (such as Giardia ), and the eggs of many parasitic worm species. Life cycle and appearance of House fly The adult house fly ( Musca domestica [...] once and retain the sperm for future egg fertilization. When protein-rich food is available, she will lay up to 500 eggs in several batches on decaying organic [...] over the course of three to four days. Development time for all Musca domestica life stages is temperature-dependent, with maximum egg production and fly

Spotted Wing Drosophila

to penetrate the skin of the host fruit and for laying the egg into the fruit. Eggs are white, 0.6 long and 0.2 mm wide. Each egg has two respiratory tubes [...] cycle and appearance of Spotted wing drosophila Adult spotted-wing drosophila are small, 2-3 mm in lengthg, and have a wingspan of 6-8 mm. Males are smaller [...] tubes which stick out of the fruit. There are three larval instars and in the third instar the larvae are about 3.9 mm long. The pupae of Drosophila suzukii

Strawberry

a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases. Common pests that occur in [...] management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of strawberry crops, as it stimulates [...] stimulates growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Using IPM strategies not only minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes

American serpentine leaf miner

tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged [...] spots. Life cycle and appearance of American serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal [...] adult females feed or lay eggs, they bore a hole using their toothed ovipositor, usually in the upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] building populations through faster growth, with increased egg laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider [...] mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition

Blueberry

diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes [...] can be used for the control of aphids , fruit flies , mealybugs and scales , spider mites , thrips , beetles and whitefly in blueberry crops. These beneficials [...] are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries. Bumblebees

Fall Armyworm

developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On maize, young larvae [...] have a wingspan of 32-38 mm. They are nocturnal and most active during the warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can [...] can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green and spherical, and are usually laid on the underside of the leaves. The larvae