Diglyphus isaea

particularly the serpentine leafminer ( Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae [...] usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held apart [...] Adult stage: The appearance of the adult is already clearly visible. Pupae are often visible through the leaf. The parasitic wasp escapes from the mine by making

José Eduardo Belda and the transformation of biocontrol - Original Stories about predatory mites

Researching the future of growing at KOB

Tom Groot shares how we stay ahead of the game – Original Stories about Predatory Mites

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage [...] potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather

Tripar-C

that need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct application, please consult a Koppert [...] control of False codling moth , Macadamia nut borer and the litchi moth . How does Tripar-C work? The adult Tripar-C wasps lay their eggs inside the False [...] Tripar-C larvae feed on the False codling moths’ larvae inside the egg and pupate. The moth egg changes colour from yellow to black. The newly hatched Tripar-C

Aphidius matricariae

appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes [...] stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera Myzus, Aphis [...] strategy is highly efficient, allowing the larvae to develop and grow while depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting their feeding rates

Koppert_-_Macadamia_Swirski_Ultimite_brochure.pdf

physiological phase of crop (flowering, flushing). The sachet is made of a 100% industrial compostable foil. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial [...] external party). The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste. Root growth curve Flower development Nut development to maturity [...] crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct approach, please consult a Koppert specialist or a recognized distributor of Koppert

Aphidius colemani

Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right species, and [...] disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the [...] Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis

California red scale

subsequent development. The females moult into the grey stage, named after the colour of the edges of their shield. Mating occurs at the start of this stage [...] their tools. In the hours after birth, they disperse over the tree in search of a source of food. When attracted by the light (positive phototaxis), they [...] tissue and sucking the contents of the parenchymal cells. If the infestation is more serious, the leaves present some characteristic yellow dots around