• Black vine weevil

  found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there is a single generation each year. A population of black [...] around the end of October. The larvae that hatch have a white, translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head. These larvae live in the root zone [...] they feed on the roots. They are legless, roughly 1 mm long at hatching, but grow to approximately 12 mm. A larva is often curled into the typical C-shape

• FAQ Nematodes

  need to be packed in a carrier material. This biodegradable carrier material allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the [...] their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host [...] optimum conditions, a nematode can kill an insect in 24-48 hours. Under field conditions, a nematode will first have to look for a host. The effect of

• Mycotal

  shrivel, or in humid conditions, develop a fluffy mycelium outside the insect. Pack size 500 gram bag with a cardboard outer casing. Formulation Water [...] water Always check the product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Water dispersible granules (WG). Concentration 1x10¹⁰ cfu (viable Akanthomyces muscarius (formerly called Lecanicillium muscarium ) Ve6 spores)/gram. Downloads

• Natupol Excel

  maximum 1 day. Storage temperature 15–25°C. Storage conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of direct sunlight. Hygiene Never move a hive [...] per crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect [...] flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable fruit when it is pollinated

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  follows: Nutari : apply at least 1,000 mites per m2, per release weekly or bi-weekly. Nutemia : apply at least 1,000 mites per m2, per release weekly or bi-weekly [...] 60g per 100m2, per release weekly or bi-weekly. Artefeed : 50 grams per 100/m2, per release weekly or bi-weekly. Mesofeed: 500g (about 1.1 lb.) per ha [...] overall survival, ensuring a larger, more stable population of biocontrol that will persist longer in the crop. This can provide a big advantage, both in terms

• Amblyseius swirskii

  have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They [...] typically range from 25-300 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius swirskii in bottles The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii is available in a bottle ( Swirski-Mite ).

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals [...] better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective parasitic wasp used in biological control programs. This wasp exhibits a fascinating parasitic behavior:

• Capyphor

  an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage, all filters should be removed [...] be stored for 7 weeks. Storage temperature Refrigerate at a temperature of 2-6°C/35-43°F in a ventilated refrigerator/cold room. Storage conditions Upon [...] the host tissue into a food source, on which nematodes feed, develop, and reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference for them. This makes them a poor choice for biocontrol [...] Spical ( Neoseiulus californicus ) or a combination of the two will be the best for your situation. Spidex is a type 1 specialized predatory mite. It is better [...] spider mites , but it is a type 3 generalist predator mite, so it is not a smart choice for spider mite control. It is better used as a generalist predator