• Obscure mealybug

  wax, the filaments around the body are longer (20-50% of the body size) and the two tail filaments are always markedly longer than the others. The obscure [...] their name from the fact that the body of the females from the third nymphal instar onwards are covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder [...] photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product

• Vine mealybug

  from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long tail filaments and transparent wings and has no mouthparts. The female is larger [...] shape and has no wings. The body is covered with a fine waxy material and have 18 pairs of wax rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but

• Permipar

  n Remove the label from the bottle (according to the instructions) Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies [...] parasitize the mealybugs , particularly the first and second larval or nymph stage. Permipar larvae develop inside the mealybug’s body and form a pupa. The newly [...] emerges from the pupa and escapes through the mealybug’s body through a hole that the wasp creates. Downloads Permipar Leaflet User instructions The information

• Citrus mealybug

  so that the light yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the body. The adult [...] photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product [...] poses a problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics and sub-tropics on outdoor crops. The insect causes damage especially in fruit trees and

• Predatory insects

  aphids in a short period. Aphidalia, featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid control. Another notable species is the predatory [...] reduces the environmental impact associated with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem. Reduced need for chemicals The use of [...] minimize the development of resistance in pest populations. Success stories Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture The journey

• Broad mite

  General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more green tissue visible. In most cases, the main [...] to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites

• Two-spotted spider mite

  of them are major crop pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops [...] to the host plant by feeding on plant sap. They mainly occur on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of [...] Thripex-Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered [...] cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Neoseiulus cucumeris in bottles or buckets The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris is available in a bottle

• Aphidius colemani

  of the 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 [...] 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 [...] Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle is most effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search [...] nymphs. The larvae of the late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active [...] control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but