• Orius laevigatus

  and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy [...] Orius laevigatus Orius laevigatus is a predator feeding on thrips . The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages [...] Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius laevigatus The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is available in a bottle ( Thripor-L

• Macadamia nut borer

  shell hardening is caused by the larvae which bore into the fruit. In small nuts the entire kernel is eaten, whereas in large fruit, part of the kernel may [...] with dark spots on the body and the head capsule is brown. The pupa is dark brown and (if pupation takes place in the soil) encased in a cocoon of soil particles [...] eggs in their lifetime. The eggs hatch between 7-12 days and the young larvae bore their way into the young fruit. The larvae are cream to grey in colour

• Thripex-Plus

  sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should [...] thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks

• False codling moth

  fruit and drops to the ground where it pupates in the top layer of the soil. The moths emerge after a couple of weeks. The life cycle varies between 5 weeks [...] leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa. It also occurs on some of the Indian and Atlantic [...] Larval penetration holes in the fruit can only be found through thorough inspection. In green citrus fruit the peel around the penetration hole eventually

• Cryptobug-L

  after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally [...] situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release [...] 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• Codling moth

  It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms After invading the fruit, the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen [...] 10-14 days. The first instar larvae burrow into the fruitlets, often through the calyx. Larger fruits are usually entered through the side or near the stalk [...] spring. Larvae still in the apples at harvest can often be found in cracks in apple boxes or other places in the store.

• Citrus mealybug

  photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product [...] poses a problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics and sub-tropics on outdoor crops. The insect causes damage especially in fruit trees and [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but

• Cryptobug

  n Deploy Cryptobug on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop [...] after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you [...] products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However,

• Permipar

  n Remove the label from the bottle (according to the instructions) Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies [...] parasitize the mealybugs , particularly the first and second larval or nymph stage. Permipar larvae develop inside the mealybug’s body and form a pupa. The newly [...] emerges from the pupa and escapes through the mealybug’s body through a hole that the wasp creates. Downloads Permipar Leaflet User instructions The information

• Aphytis melinus

  wasps in the areas of the field where scales are present. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Release the same day the product is received [...] points. Use the lid, the 8 strips of green paper, the cotton on the bottom and the jar itself. Make a homogeneous distribution throughout the plot. Release [...] parasitic wasp is greatest around 25ºC. The lower temperature limit for its development is 13ºC and the upper limit is 38ºC. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp