• Macadamia nut borer

  then feed on the inside of the husk. Damaged nuts are shed by the tree. Appearance and life cycle of Macadamia nut borer The eggs are laid singly on young [...] hatch between 7-12 days and the young larvae bore their way into the young fruit. The larvae are cream to grey in colour with dark spots on the body and the [...] the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Macadamia is the major host of this moth, it has not been linked to any other crop or indigenous host in South

• Orius laevigatus

  during their development (four per day on average). Adult females can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also cannibalistic. In [...] predator feeding on thrips . The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are preyed on. Orius laevigatus [...] highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been extensively integrated into pest management strategies

• Thrips Identification Guide

  they feed on pollen, but they can also be present on leaves. Pupation occurs in the substrate or on plants. Developmental time at 25°C is 15 days. Females [...] Females live about 20 days and lay 2-5 eggs per day. Feeding causes 'silvering' on leaves along with leaf, flower or fruit deformation. This species is the most [...] blotches on leaves. Feeding can also cause spots on flowers. Vector of TSWV. Outside very common on onion and leek, in greenhouses found on both ornamental

• Mediterranean fruit fly

  quality produce to make fruit unmarketable. Damage caused by larval feeding on the flesh makes the fruit useless. Damaged fruits are often invaded by pathogenic [...] Larvae are up to 8 mm long, translucent white, becoming a dirty cream-white on completion of feeding. They have prominent black mouth hooks. The puparium [...] are laid below the skin of the host fruit. After hatching, the larvae feed on the flesh of the fruit. As each fly lays several eggs in a fruit and different

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs, 1.2 eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. It consumes about [...] predatory mite feeding on whiteflies, thrips, other small insects and mites. Like other generalist predatory mites , it can also feed on pollen. Amblydromalus [...] Amblydromalus limonicus preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen and take fluids from

• Spidex

  cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours [...] g , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Phytoseiulus

• Aphidius matricariae

  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 [...] their feeding rates based on aphid density, optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae [...] ons in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius m

• Aphytis melinus

  melinus is a species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in the biological control of [...] into 11 drop points. Use the lid, the 8 strips of green paper, the cotton on the bottom and the jar itself. Make a homogeneous distribution throughout [...] Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Release the same day the product is received, in case of adverse weather it can be stored for 24-48

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate in various places, on any convenient stalk or on the underside of leaves or on even greenhouse [...] in biological pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on mealybugs , including species such as the citrus mealybug [...] Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus montriouzieri prey on mealybugs , seizing their prey and consuming them entirely. Adult ladybirds

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars [...] quickly multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host [...] nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing