• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  close to, an aphid colony, finding prey for the newly hatched larvae is normally not difficult. When a gall midge larva attacks an aphid, it injects a paralyzing [...] the aphids, and the aphid species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional [...] pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza

• Tutasan

  trap with water to the level indicated If possible connect the trap to a dripper and make sure the water drips properly into the trap Add a small quantity [...] needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone which lures the male moths to the [...] oil or liquid soap to the water Application Place the traps on the soil or substrate Maintain a distance of 15-20 metre between traps A continuous water

• Lurem-TR

  crops. Mode of action Lurem contains a kairomone, which is slowly released from the dispenser once opened. This makes adult thrips more active. They appear [...] Preparation Twist the top of the dispenser to activate the release of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to the sticky trap Place the sticky trap [...] Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  irrigation, can make the environment less favourable for ant nesting and pest proliferation. Effective ant control is a vital part of managing a successful [...] Through careful monitoring and a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical controls, it is possible to achieve a balanced and thriving orchard ecosystem [...] significant, making ant control an essential component of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy. Ants, while not always directly harmful to fruit trees

• Effect of Nezapar Leaflet

  only be treated with highly disruptive chemical agents leaving growers to make a difficult choice; the labour-intensive manual squeezing of the stink bug [...] scaling-up the rearing of Trissolcus basalis to viable commercial quantities making it possible to introduce the beneficial at every relevant moment. Origin [...] your existing biocontrol system remains intact. Reasons to use Nezapar • Effective solution to control Nezara viridula • No/less need for disruptive chemical

• Fall Armyworm

  disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats [...] Central America. This makes it possible for fall armyworms to spread over large areas rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially [...] ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan of 32-38 mm

• Tobacco aphid

  Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid. It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several

• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. As a result, biological crop protection provides a lasting solution for managing [...] future bans. Want to know more about biological crop protection? Would you like to know more about biological crop protection and how it can help you maximize [...] results. Stay updated Want to know more about biological crop protection ? Receive tailored news every month. Subscribe to our newsletter Meet our growers

• Cotton aphid

  Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] population. Large individuals (up to 1.8 mm long) are usually dark green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at a high temperature can be much [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective [...] maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological pest control gives. More open doors thanks to biological control