Nutari

available in the crop Nutari can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop [...] days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions Store in a dry place in the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. [...] Neoseiulus californicus , Neoseiulus cucumeris , Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When

Aphidend

fiber. Application Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter [...] Mode of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases

Chrysopa

first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and [...] 20-28°C (68-82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after [...] use Apply on infested leaves For hotspot treatments, apply Chrysopa directly in the heavily affected areas The product can be applied on the rock wool slabs

Corn rootworm

present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop in which high [...] cycle and appearance In Europe, the western corn rootworm produces a single generation each year. The pest overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg [...] kernels. This does not usually result in heavy yield losses, but it can facilitate the development of toxic fungi in the cob, with the resulting production

Tetrapar

pale wings, and yellowish jointed legs. Males measure between 0.4 and 0.6 mm in lenght, with elongated antennae with long, sparse hairs. Famales are 0.5-2 [...] rows or beds. Carry out the introduction of Tetrapar during the morning or in the late afternoon, to avoid high temperatures and radiation. Dosage The dosage [...] soon after planting of the crop or curatively as soon as you see this pest in the crop. Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. Preventative

Biopar

Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions. Consult your Koppert advisor for a tailored advice. Storage time after receipt Apply as [...] parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can be expected in approximately 2-3 weeks. Pack size Biopar: Paper bag with parasitized pupae [...] chaff. Cardboard cylinder: wood-chips. Application Distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of

Glasshouse potato aphid

to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] margins. The immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed by [...] females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The wingless adult

Tomato russet mite

plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the [...] turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse [...] or three days. They are cream to orange-yellow in colour, wedge-shaped and very small (roughly 0.17 mm in length), with males being slightly smaller than

Ervipar

30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, like for instance Aphidend . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as [...] emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized [...] Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction

Entomite-M

sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation [...] Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release [...] Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful