• Thrips

  problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions they are not [...] of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black [...] dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  dosing pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released [...] well as for the distribution of Artefeed and Entofood . Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving [...] Use the Natutec Mini-Airbug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot

• trial results wireworm control

  and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial [...] set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then

• Natutec Airbug

  battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Place the tube of the blower in the belt [...] Select the required dosing pot Adjust the size of the holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the [...] spots. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Airbug and the revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both [...] 2,5 mm 1,6x larger 4 mm What is the mode of action of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Both the adults and the larvae feed on armoured scale insects. Small scales [...] Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae

• Neoseiulus californicus

  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 [...] white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has [...] white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of other predatory

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants [...] predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall midge Aphidoletes [...] plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and

• Diglyphus isaea

  Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning [...] usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf which are held apart [...] morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the

• Flies

  directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender [...] Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila [...] major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and

• Bugs

  their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. Bug [...] Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are