• Thripor-L

  of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin [...] encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-L depends [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

• Swirski-Mite LD

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should

• Citripar

  make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions on the label itself. Hang the tube on a place [...] develop in the mummified skin of the host and look like swollen mealybug larvae. Empty pupae have an irregular exit hole at the posterior end of the mummy after [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic wasps are most effective at temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should

• Damping-off

  bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants the flower buds fall off. The side roots rot [...] of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the easy [...] enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards them through the soil water

• Apple blossom weevil

  flower buds before sealing the opening. Development Larvae develop inside the flower buds, feeding on floral tissues and preventing the blossoms from opening [...] developing buds before laying eggs inside unopened flower buds. The larvae develop within the buds, preventing blossoms from opening and reducing fruit set [...] What is apple blossom weevil? The apple blossom weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult weevils emerge before

• Pear blossom weevil

  dormancy in autumn to lay eggs inside developing flower buds. The larvae feed within the buds over the winter and spring, preventing blossoms from opening and [...] activity As temperatures rise in spring, the overwintering larvae resume feeding inside the flower buds, destroying the developing floral tissues. No egg laying [...] What is pear blossom weevil? The pear blossom weevil (Anthonomus piri) is a destructive pest of pear orchards. Adult weevils emerge from summer dormancy

• Green apple aphid

  Several generations develop throughout the growing season, typically four to six generations in temperate climates. The first generation usually appears three [...] s throughout the orchard. Autumn In autumn, sexual forms are produced, and females lay overwintering eggs on apple trees, completing the annual life cycle [...] What is green apple aphid? The green apple aphid (Aphis pomi) is a common aphid species in apple orchards. Both nymphs and adults feed on young leaves

• Pear rust mite

  develops. They migrate back along the shoots to shelter beneath bud scales, where they enter winter diapause and remain until the following spring. Management [...] What is pear rust mite? The pear rust mite (Epitrimerus pyri) is a microscopic, elongated, wedge-shaped eriophyid mite that feeds on leaves, shoots, and [...] Unlike common spider mites , individual rust mites are completely invisible to the naked eye. While small populations cause negligible stress, heavy infestations

• Apple sawfly

  larvae leave the fruit, the nematodes infect larvae in the soil, helping reduce the population that overwinters. In addition, mass trapping of the adults with [...] leave damaged fruit and drop to the soil, where they form cocoons and remain until the following spring. Spring development The larvae pupate in spring. 3-4 [...] supports the biological control of apple sawfly with Capirel, a beneficial nematode (Steinernema feltiae) that targets the soil-dwelling stage of the pest