Phytoseiulus persimilis

spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs [...] webbing. It can move within the web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it [...] into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug

Knowing & recognizing

empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against [...] against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published [...] pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases

Orius laevigatus

least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few [...] laevigatus Orius laevigatus is a predator feeding on thrips . The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are [...] during their development (four per day on average). Adult females can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also cannibalistic.

Encarsia formosa

Whitefly control with the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized [...] available on cardboard strips as single species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with Eretmocerus eremicus (Enermix). Open package carefully inside the greenhouse [...] greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible

Diglyphus isaea

Leaf miner control with the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order [...] miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management [...] leafminers during its development. The wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest

Aphytis melinus

Scale control with the parasitic wasp Aphytis melinus Aphytis melinus is a species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp [...] the 8 strips of green paper, the cotton on the bottom and the jar itself. Make a homogeneous distribution throughout the plot. Release more wasps in the [...] Melinus Aphytis melinus females deposits their eggs underneath scale insects, with the hatched larvae feeding on and ultimately killing the host insects. Life

Amblydromalus limonicus

material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The [...] hours at 10 °C, it continues to suppress pest populations effectively. This makes Amblydromalus limonicus suitable for early-season crops or winter releases [...] hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus limonicus The predatory mite Amblydromalus

Aphidius matricariae

Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized [...] bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site [...] wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a notable parasitoid wasp with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the female wasp

Pomegranate

deciduous shrub that belongs to the family of Lythraceae . The plant can grow up to between 5 and 8 metres (16 and 26 feet) tall. The pomegranate was originally [...] for their flowers. The pomegranate’s edible fruit is actually a berry and with regards to size sits between a lemon and grapefruit, 5–12 cm (2.0–4.7 in)

About Koppert

we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination [...] Since 1967, we’ve been helping growers worldwide cultivate healthier crops with high-quality biological crop protection .