• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  crop needs. Amblyseius swirskii Amblyseius swirskii targets thrips larvae as well as whitefly eggs and young larvae, other small insects and mites. It originates [...] sustainable, and commercially viable strategy. Thrips impact on crops Thrips such as Frankliniella occidentalis and Thrips tabaci thrive in greenhouses and covered [...] leading to scarring, deformed growth, and flower damage. Moreover, their role as virus vectors (e.g., TSWV) increases the risk profile of infestations, making

• Maize

  specified as ears, which are fruit, producing kernels. These kernels are often incorrectly referred to as seeds. Maize kernels often serve as starch in

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• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager [...] Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect on other [...] the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity

• Orius insidiosus

  density and should always be adjusted to the situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such as whiteflies , aphids , small caterpillars , and mites . It also feeds on pollen [...] are small, oval-shaped, and usually laid singly within plant tissues such as leaves, stems, or flowers. They are typically white or translucent and may

• Black vine weevil

  pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical [...] light brown, bent hairs. Overwintering occurs in the larval stage, usually as medium sized instars. Once the temperature rises, the larvae become active [...] weevils consists entirely of females and reproduction is by parthenogenesis. As vine weevils cannot fly their dispersal ability is limited compared to many

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political agenda, as well as being an important social issue.’ Entonem makes a big difference According [...] 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as a curative measure against the oak processionary caterpillar for several years

• Feltiella acarisuga

  density and should always be adjusted to the situation. Start introduction as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] in sheltered locations, such as leaf crevices or within the soil. Initially, they appear pale green but gradually darken as they mature. Pupal cases are [...] many others. The natural enemy Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella

• Miglyphus

  using the dead larvae as food. Adult females also kill young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] Combined use Can be combined with Minusa. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2

• Cabbage moth

  22 families, among them crops such as sweet pepper, tomato, strawberry, lettuce, beetroot, onion, rhubarb as well as chrysanthemum and carnation. It is