Codling moth

invading the fruit, the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then [...] burrows towards the core and eats a large proportion of the flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath [...] days. The first instar larvae burrow into the fruitlets, often through the calyx. Larger fruits are usually entered through the side or near the stalk

Broad mite

to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites [...] appearance of Broad mite The life cycle of tarsonemid mites has the following stages: egg, larva, and adult. The larvae have three pairs of legs, adults [...] lay their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large

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HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities they had to establish in our crop. After [...] successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has

Anagyrus vladimiri

ovipositor between the wax filaments on the lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp [...] Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug. Upon hatching, the larvae [...] leading to the death of the host. Anagyrus vladimiri also engages in host feeding, where the adult female wasp feeds on the body fluids of its mealybug

In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

with other crop protection products. In control of future chemical bans As the availability and efficacy of conventional pesticides diminish, growers can [...] at our Outdoor Experience Centre The Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre is an extensive demo, located in Dronten, The Netherlands. At this demo field, we [...] interval, giving you greater flexibility when harvesting. This control over the timing of your harvest can lead to higher crop quality and yield. Minimal resistance

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Fall Armyworm

symptoms The developing larvae eat different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On [...] distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front of the head and four large spots on the upper surface of the last segment. Pupae are reddish brown and measure [...] measure 13 to 17 mm in length. The eggs hatch after 3-5 days. Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, the larvae pass through 5-6 stages and the pupal stage takes 9-13 days

Thrips Identification Guide

dracaenae Leaf-gall thrips of ficus Gynaikothrips uzeli 1 Pronotum is the foremost dorsal shield of the thorax. 2 Dorsal shields below the pronotum. Wing Meso- [...] Long setae below the compound eyes and 2 between the ocelli. Upper part of pronotum with long setae. Forewing with 2 complete rows of veinal setae. Comb [...] Thrips palmi 1 Pronotum is the foremost dorsal shield of the thorax. 2 Dorsal shields below the pronotum. Wing Meso- and metanotum2 Abdominal tergites with

Montdo-Mite Plus

tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. They pierce the prey with their [...] damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Montdo-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species, eggs and larvae of whitefly . Also has an effect on all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European