Poultry Red Mite

deutonymphs, which in turn require a blood meal before maturing into the adult form. The poultry red mite can live between 5–17 days, depending on the temperature [...] day in cracks and crevices, nests, cribs and roosts, egg conveyor belts, cardboard boxes and transportation cages. They can occasionally be found in clusters [...] direct and indirect damage in poultry houses: The loss of vitality due to parasitism reduces hens’ production; and The mite can transmit several viral diseases

Diglyphus isaea

efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers [...] mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica [...] between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on climate, crop and leaf miner

European corn borer

brown to brownish black. The pupae are up to 2 cm long and light to dark reddish brown. In Europe, adults appear in June. The eggs are laid mainly on the [...] larvae pupate in situ in the galleries or in the soil. Fully grown larvae overwinter inside their tunnels in stubble, stalks and maize ears, or in wild plants [...] mm in diameter and white when first laid but later turn yellow. The black head of the larva can be seen just before hatching. The eggs are laid in a mass

Parasitic wasps

environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance [...] host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior [...] attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest.

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types and on alternative hosts like weeds. It [...] quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical and subtropical [...] xylem vessels. In potato, it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants

Entomite-M

Application Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) Can also be applied [...] products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter [...] thrips pupae Get in touch with us Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid

Diamond back moth

deposited singly or in small groups of two or ten eggs on both the upper and lower surface of leaves, preferentially in depressions, and rarely on stems or petioles [...] cocoon, usually formed on the lower or outer leaves. They often stick to leaves and frequently hide in crevices near the bud. In cauliflower and broccoli [...] suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the

Knowing & recognizing

lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations [...] The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises [...] information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause

Integrated Pest Management

but it's essential to follow guidelines for compatibility. You can check the compatibility of pesticides with beneficial organisms in our Side Effects App [...] often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] approach that adapts to changing conditions and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial

Koppert Foundation

responsibility projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or [...] Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop