Aphidius colemani

spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy [...] Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new colonies. To avoid becoming covered in their secretions, the [...] however, provide a reliable key to the species of wasp within: many braconid wasps that parasitize aphids produce a mummy similar to that of Aphidius spp

Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce [...] It’s a must have!’ Long shelf life and biodegradable ‘ Capirel does not present any risk for users and the formulation is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural [...] growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural solution for their fruit

Amblydromalus limonicus

leaves and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus limonicus The predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus is available in a bottle ( Limonica [...] colour can vary according to the prey eaten and they are sometimes greenish in colour when they take fluids from the leaves. Due to their size and colour they [...] °F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. What sets A. limonicus apart from other predatory mites is its proven ability to also perform well at

Cyclamen mite

pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of [...] considered a fourth stage called pupa, false pupa or quiescent nymph. Adult females are yellowish brown, about 0.25 mm long, with the hind legs reduced to slender [...] nymph). This is a transitional stage between larva and adult mite during which the mite remains immobile on the leaf surface and does not feed.

Broad mite

latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity [...] In case of a mild infestation, one can often see brown, frequently collapsed spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a [...] d on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad mite ( Pol

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

liked the idea of having a minimum impact on the surrounding environment and we wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues [...] ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval [...] Agricola Gandini Antonio supplies several high-end supermarkets and we want to offer a constant, safe and sustainable product. As the use of chemicals is under

Cotton leafworm

green with a brownish head. In the last larval stage, they are 35 to 45 mm long. Coloration varies from grey to reddish or yellowish, with a median dorsal [...] littoralis) can lay up to 3,000 eggs. Each egg is roughly spherical, about 0.6 mm long and whitish yellow. They are laid in clusters of 20 to 500 pieces on lower [...] Before pupation, caterpillars crawl to the ground and settle in the surface layers. The pupa is 15 to 20 mm long and reddish brown in colour. The forewings

Feltiella acarisuga

appear on the body. A fully grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates [...] as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid [...] Pupal cases are elongated and slightly curved, resembling tiny grains of rice. Adult Stage : As development progresses, a red spot appears anterior to the

Stable fly

even having a four-striped thorax. However, they are light grey in colour; they have a broader abdomen that displays several dark spots in a “checkerboard” [...] the house fly, females tend to be larger and have more widely spaced eyes than males. Females require a blood meal just prior to egg laying and never lay [...] Stomoxys spp. Stable fly General Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members

Horiver Drystick

hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on your hands Horiver [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene [...] areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants