• Macadamia

  native to Australia and is grown commercially in a number of subtropical areas. Macadamia trees usually grow to a height of between 2-12 metres (or 7-40 feet) [...] Proteaceae family, known for their richly flavoured edible seeds. The macadamia is a genus of four species of trees. Three species of the genus are important for

• Nutari

  for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop, keeping the target pest on a low level. Pack size 30 gram (2 million); [...] predatory mite release. Apply 1000 - 5000 mites/m 2 per release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions Store in a dry place in the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO

• Long-tailed mealybug

  instars which are at 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 [...] species often inhabits concealed places such as auxiliary buds and prefers a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop [...] yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often

• Eggplant

  eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. [...] About Eggplant or aubergine ( Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and

• Avocado

  ‘alligator pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit which is botanically speaking a large berry with only [...] only one seed. The berry is green-skinned and fleshy and its shape resembles a pear or (large) egg. The avocado tree belongs to the flowering plant family

• Rose

  different cultivars. The rose is a woody, perennial plant which usually develops as a shrub, climbing or trailing with a stem that has sharp thorns. The

• Strawberry

  strawberry is a well-known hybrid species of the genus Fragaria (collectively referred to as the strawberries). Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called [...] the plant’s ovaries, but from the receptacle that holds these same ovaries. The so-called ‘seeds’ (achenes) that are visible on the strawberry’s skin, are [...] are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside.

• Pherodis

  when stored in a freezer (-18°C), and 1 year when stored in a refrigerator (4-6°C). Storage temperature Preferably in a freezer (-18°C), and always at [...] the first few days following the installation of a new capsule higher numbers may be caught due to a temporarily higher release of the pheromone from the [...] remain effective for a maximum of 6 weeks Dosage In general two or four dispensers per hectare. Combined use Use in combination with a suitable trap. Storage

• Natupol Fly

  temperature If outdoor temperature is 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 [...] 18-28°C. Storage time after receipt Pupae can be stored ideally 3-4 days, maximum of 7 days. Storage temperature 3-8⁰C. Storage conditions Store in a dry [...] Pollination of isolated crops, produced on a smaller scale, such as seed crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. Crops

• Vine mealybug

  The prepupa and pupa stages are present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm) [...] yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often [...] voluminous, has an elongated oval shape and has no wings. The body is covered with a fine waxy material and have 18 pairs of wax rods round the edge of the body