• Rhyzobug FAQ

  during release. 3 Packaging How many adults are in the packaging? 500 adults. What kind of carrier is present in the packaging? Buckwheat hulls. 4 Storage [...] FAQ Rhyzobug 1 Rhyzobug (Rhyzobius lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used [...] lophanthae look like? The adults are on 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

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  two whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds [...] level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact with the [...] exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands

• Leaf miners

  the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf miner [...] species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae [...] to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] deutonymph and adult, except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider mite [...] deutonymphal and adult stages the mites feed almost continuously. Protonymphs and deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Best

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest [...] can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator [...] surface. Adult stage: Adult Cryptolaemus montrouzieri are small beetles with a dark brown or black coloration and measure around 4 millimetres in length

• About Koppert

  Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, [...] we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination

• 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 [...] diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you have a health problem, consult a doctor. This [...] and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  thrips larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips [...] mite Neoseiulus cucumeris is also available in breeding sachets ( Thripex-Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into [...] They also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears

• Neoseiulus californicus

  90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus in bottles The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is available in a bottle [...] californicus in sachets The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is also available in breeding sachets ( Spical-Plus , Spical Ulti-Mite ). In this case [...] predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging

• Orius laevigatus

  laevigatus is available in a bottle ( Thripor-L ) Shake bottle gently before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application [...] other small insects. Adult stage: Adult Orius laevigatus are small, elongated insects, about 1.4-2.4 millimeters in length. They have a black or dark brown [...] Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial