• Chrysoperla carnea

  closely spun cocoon is off-white and egg-shaped, about 3 mm long and 2.5 mm thick. The space between the inner and outer cocoon is filled with fine, loose [...] larva is colourless and transparent when newly hatched, later becoming cream-coloured to light brown. The head is light grey, with black eyes, and dark [...] the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The inner

• Aphilin

  introduction site for a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] 25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and other aphid species

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  weeks and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips [...] tackle fungus gnats ( sciarid flies ) and thrips pupae. ‘It is a good product that we apply to the crops using a Dosatron,’ explains Rogier Veldhuijs, [...] balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition is homogeneous and the nematodes are distributed adequately and evenly

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  They are elongated and have a segmented body with a dark brown or black coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has [...] biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that [...] Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are [...] larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. [...] Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius

• Diglyphus isaea

  isaea is most effective at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a parasitoid [...] dead host and crawl back into the mine to pupate. There are three larval instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi t [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  made more powerful This testing is ongoing at RedStar, but Jan now has a clear conclusion about the new version: it is a significant improvement. First [...] scouting for whitefly is no longer necessary. We photograph the sticky traps and immediately see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved [...] photograph the sticky traps, and this immediately tells you how the level of infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits

  stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. • • • • • Fast-acting biological solution Resistance [...] control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone [...] Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies [...] s eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective [...] whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability