Caterpillars

name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant [...] Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More caterpillar control

Long-tailed mealybug

effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order [...] first kept beneath the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or three weeks, a female produces 100-200 nymphs. In the summer, the life cycle [...] General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of

Biopar

100°F. Side effects Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions. Consult your Koppert advisor for a tailored advice. Storage time after [...] of infestation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Cattle: [...] shells, they will start searching for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can be expected in approximately 2-3 weeks. Pack

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 in Central [...] caterpillars ) are 30-40 mm long. They have six instars that vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark [...] makes it possible for fall armyworms to spread over large areas rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially those with a strong

Natupol Fly

search for nectar in the flower and thus come into contact with pollen. These pollen are not consumed by the flies but stick to their bodies. When a fly visits [...] below 18°C it is best to keep the pupae indoors at a temperature of 20-25°C untill the first flies start to hatch. Pupae can then be released in the crop [...] Adjust the quantity in relation to the number of flowers per m². As a general rule apply 100-300 pupae per m² per week. It is important to start introducing

Citrus thrips

important pest, it is unlikely to be on the fruit at harvest, so it’s not considered a quarantine risk on fresh fruit exports. We would like to acknowledge [...] hard foliage. They feed most often in narrow crevices created by folds in leaves or under the calyx of a fruit due to their thigmotactic behaviour. Damage [...] Citrus thrips can survive on many different host plants but seem to be particularly attracted to those with aromatic oils and terpenoids. Damage and symptoms

Greenhouse whitefly

development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences:

Strawberry

cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid species of the genus Fragaria (collectively referred to as the [...] strawberry is a so-called aggregate accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy, edible part of the fruit does not develop from the plant’s ovaries, but from the [...] (achenes) that are visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside.

Aphidius matricariae

matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use Aphidius [...] material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control Born to fight [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from