Macadamia nut borer

Thaumatotibia batrachopa ) is native to Africa and was originally described from the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. Macadamia is the major host of this [...] the head capsule is brown. The pupa is dark brown and (if pupation takes place in the soil) encased in a cocoon of soil particles. There is no cocoon if pupation [...] Africa. It is a quarantine pest and control procedures have to be carried out to enable export. Damage and symptoms Damage before shell hardening is caused

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . [...] Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] they jump from the leaves and Aphidoletes aphidimyza pupate in the top layer of moist soil, where they form an oval silk cocoon constructed from long sticky

Lily

About Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lily species originate from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, but they also grow [...] grow in the northern subtropics. The plants grow from bulbs and all varieties have large, attractive and often fragrant flowers. These flowers come in various [...] red and purple. Lilies are perennials and tall plants, they range in height from 60-180 cm (2-6 feet).

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates from South Asia, more [...] n history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping vine that grows up trellises or other [...] or 24 inches long and 10 cm or 3.9 inches in diameter. Cucumbers develop from flowers and their seed develop within the fruit, therefore in botanical terms

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and [...] and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming [...] biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government

Carrot

The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple, but [...] nowadays derive from the wild carrot, Daucus carota , indigenous to Europe and southwestern Asia. The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was

Mango

About Mango is a stone fruit (drupe) that grows from various species of tropical trees that belong to the flowering plant genus Mangifera and the cashew [...] cashew family Anacardiaceae . Mangoes are indigenous to South Asia and from this area the ‘common mango’ or ‘Indian mango’, Mangifera indica , found its way [...] can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow really old and from some species of trees, mangoes can be harvested for 300 years. It takes three

Aphipar-M

rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of [...] Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult

Aphidend

of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids [...] Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to keep the night temperature above 12°C/61°F, to ensure optimal

Greenshield

Larvae develop inside the host egg, and after pupation the adult emerges from the host egg by biting a hole in the lid of the stink bug egg. Visual effect [...] after about a week and shiny grey-black after about 10-12 days. Nezara eggs from which Trissolcus has emerged have an opening with a serrated edge. Unparasitised [...] best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Trissolcus basalis is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 30°C (77 and 86°F). Storage