• Strawberry

  these same ovaries. The so-called ‘seeds’ (achenes) that are visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside [...] garden strawberry or Fragaria x ananassa , is nowadays extensively cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid

• Melon

  many different cultivars are being produced on a commercial scale, especially muskmelons. The most common species of melon are: Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus [...] produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon

• Greenshield

  or fruits are prone to damage. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] be done once stinkbug eggs are laid or preferably 2 weeks in advance. Release 100 wasps per hectare every 4 to 6 weeks for the period that either stinkbug [...] the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you Aphytis melinus Parasitic

• Pear blossom weevil

  monitoring in late summer and autumn is essential for early detection and timely interventions. Inspect orchards for: Adult weevils on branches Feeding punctures [...] interventions during vulnerable autumn adult activity period before eggs are laid. Cultural practices Reduce overwintering populations by removing sheltered

• Citrus thrips

  Eggs are laid in soft leaf tissues or young fruit and can take 6-24 days to hatch depending on temperature. It is the second instar larvae that are responsible [...] be stunted by severe foliage damage, all growth flushes must be protected for several years using chemical treatments. Even though citrus thrips is an important [...] risk on fresh fruit exports. We would like to acknowledge the following for the photos of Scirtothrips aurantii (Citrus thrips) and their damage: Stephen

• Carrot

  from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as hardy biennials and are grown as annuals. Carrots can vary greatly [...] orange to black and purple, but also red, yellow and white. The carrots which are produced nowadays derive from the wild carrot, Daucus carota , indigenous

• Diamond back moth

  the diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) are initially yellow or pale green and later darken. They are deposited singly or in small groups of two or [...] larvae remain quite small and active. Except for the first instar, which mines in the leaf tissue, the larvae are voracious surface feeders. The pupae of the [...] edge. In females, the upper two-thirds of the forewings are light ochreous and the markings are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad

• Horiver Drystick

  Use Horiver Drystick for trapping and monitoring different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris [...] largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Drystick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per [...] Whitefly , 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. Pr

• Cryptobug-L

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Cryptolaemus [...] Larvae and adults consume the mealybug completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely. Pack size 1,000 larvae. Presentation 500 ml bottle. Carrier

• Banana

  different, wild species; Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana . Bananas used for cooking are also called plantains, contrast to dessert bananas. [...] fruit is a berry and it varies in colour, size and firmness. Bananas mostly are elongated and curved. Its flesh is soft, rich in starch and its skin (usually