Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico. Thanks to the results of tests and field

Life cycle of whitefly

Diglyphus isaea

appearance of Diglyphus isaea Because Diglyphus isaea is an ectoparasite, all instars (egg, larva, pupa and adult) develop outside the host. Egg stage: A [...] ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on [...] leafminer ( Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal

Biological control of whitefly - Amblyseius swirskii

Life cycle of whitefly

Biological control of whitefly - Encarsia Formosa

Anagyrus vladimiri

effective control of the mealybugs . Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug [...] lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp completely consumes the contents of the mealybug [...] repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. Everything’s just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] building populations through faster growth, with increased egg laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider [...] characteristic red-orange colour. Improved hotspot control Improved egg laying capacity Proof of predation Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis Improved

Aphidius colemani

aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming [...] colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic