Aphidoletes aphidimyza

predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown or black [...] settings. The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at [...] . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse

Aphidend

n Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents [...] gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids . Visual effect [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

Macrocheles robustulus

Macrocheles robustulus is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on [...] loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Macrocheles robustulus is 15°C (59°F). How to use Macrocheles robustulus The predatory mite [...] (not on the plastic) The dosage of Macro-Mite depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular

Transeius montdorensis

before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] 0.14 mm. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Transeius montdorensis have to feed. If [...] If they do not have access to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are whitish

Amblyseius swirskii

exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage [...] according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in [...] friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblyseius swirskii for pest control Amblyseius swirskii is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips

En-Strip

carefully inside the 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 [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of En-Strip [...] Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal. Consult a Koppert

Apple

introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most [...] About The apple tree (often named Malus domestica by mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate [...] there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have a

Neoseiulus californicus

before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spical -Plus and Spical Ulti-Mite

Aphids

a result, the plant’s growth is retarded, giving rise to deformed leaves, or even, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young [...] more about What are aphids? Aphids form a single, very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids [...] the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different

Phytoseiulus persimilis

use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative [...] larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases