Rhyzobug FAQ

by a scale. They are oval/ round and vary in colour from white to dark-brown. The scale is not connected to the body. What damage symptoms refer to armoured [...] average 2.5 mm long and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae are grey with a light longitudinal [...] Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used against armoured scales. What does Rhyzobius lophanthae look

Precautionary measures for product allergies

respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] can occur within just a few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop [...] in your surroundings). You would need to take an allergy test to determine which substance you are allergic to. This information is intended solely for

Beneficial nematodes

What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] fruit orchards How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: [...] caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars in various crops

California red scale

offspring. Each female can produce 100-150 young over a period of six to eight weeks, at a rate of one to three a day. The crawlers are mobile and very small, so [...] fruits, where they prefer to settle in small hidden spaces. After inserting their mouthparts to start feeding, they produce a white, waxy, and cottony cover [...] before emerging as a winged adult. Then, it locates the female by her pheromones and mates. The male does not feed and lives at most for a day. The population

Experience Centre

at target groups linked to agriculture and horticulture. Opening hours: weekdays (Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours [...] beneficial fungi for international agriculture and horticulture. Take a look inside a bumblebee hive and see these tireless workers do what they do best [...] know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our clients with the most effective pollination

Diamond back moth

disperse, on average, only 13 to 35 m within a crop field, however, they are readily carried by the wind and as such can disperse 400 to 500 km per night. Damage [...] suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the [...] species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Life cycle and appearance of Diamond

Caterpillars

videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More caterpillar control videos How to get [...] 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 [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where

Sciarid flies

instars, a pupal instar, and the adult. The adult insects are 1 to 5 mm long, grey-black flies with long antennae. They have relatively long legs, and [...] ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black [...] biting-chewing mouth parts. Pupation takes place in a small hole in the ground. Pupae are white, but later become yellow to brown. The posterior end of the

Aphytis melinus

various scale insect pests.Native to Southeast Asia, Aphytis melinus has been introduced to many parts of the world to aid in integrated pest management [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphytis melinus Aphytis melinus is a species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized [...] at Koppert as Aphytis. Aphytis melinus products Aphytis Expand all items How to use Aphytis melinus Divide each pot into 11 drop points. Use the lid, the

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis