Fusarium spp.

Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato. The rot is dark and wet at first [...] pink sporulation becomes visible. Fusarium solani is a complex of many species, who collectively have a very broad host range. F. solani causes foot and/or

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Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] active between 16-35°C/61-95°F but performs best at temperatures between 19-33°C/66-91°F Soil temperature below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal [...] pests through a process called parasitism. When applied, these microscopic roundworms actively seek out beetle larvae. Once they locate a suitable host

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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

Above 33°C their searching behaviour comes to a standstill, while below 16°C they slow down until activity ceases at temperatures below 9°C. Life cycle [...] is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and [...] cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more than 25 second and

Aphytis melinus

24-48 hours at 18ºC and in darkness. Best conditions for Aphytis melinus The effectiveness of the parasitic wasp is greatest around 25ºC. The lower temperature [...] temperature limit for its development is 13ºC and the upper limit is 38ºC. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Aphytis Melinus Aphytis melinus females deposits [...] reaching adulthood, the adult wasp chews a small round hole in the scale cover and leaves. Males and females are a lemon-yellow with green compound eyes and

Anagyrus vladimiri

temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Citripar should [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] be 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

Citrus mealybug

development. After the second instar, a male nymph forms a dark brown ‘prepupa’ from which a pupa rapidly develops, inside a white cottony cocoon. Females undergo [...] is to fertilize the females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of [...] Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse

Orius laevigatus

in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] above 20°C (68°F), lower temperatures slow down the development of Orius laevigatus significantly. Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C (86°F)

Moskisan

used in combination with Pherodis lure dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific lure which attracts the male fruit flies into the trap. Once [...] Pherodis lure in the yellow bucket Fix the transparent top to the funnel with a twist action lining up the slots Attach the hanging hook to the transparent [...] top Application Place traps in the tree facing towards the midday sun, at a height of 1.5 metres above the ground Dosage 45-50 traps per hectare (citrus)