Western flower thrips

(Frankliniella occidentalis) usually pupate in the ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and [...] many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and [...] sometimes found in cucumber crops. In many ornamental crops, even very low numbers of thrips can cause damage by transmitting viruses, or by reducing aesthetic

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

available in a cylinder ( Entomite-M ). Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the [...] The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base [...] gnats), thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and en

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management [...] control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert

Trianum-G

substrate or spread on the soil or in the furrow. Mixing with substrate: Make sure Trianum-G is uniformly mixed with the substrate. Application on soil: Do [...] advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Timing Apply as early as possible in the crop [...] harzianum T-22 grows in a wide temperature range (10-34°C/50-93°F), at a pH between 4 and 8, in many types of cultivation media and on the roots of many different

Nutemia

available in the crop Nutemia can be provided as alternative food source for predatory mites . This will ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop [...] even when pests are present Nutemia can be applied by sprinkling on the leaves by hand or with an Air(o)bug Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf [...] mites/m² per release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental

Rhyzobug

detected in the crop. Introduction rates in outdoor crops typically range from 500-3,000 per ha/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult [...] action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage [...] irregular holes in the scale cover. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation 90 ml cardboard tube. Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening

Eretmocerus eremicus

weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult [...] adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but [...] natural enemy Eretmocerus eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia formosa ( Enermix ). Open

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 [...] xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range of potential host plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field symptoms of Ralstonia solanacearum [...] the bacterial slime produced from wounds, which is not seen in Clavibacter -infected plants. In tomato, the youngest leaves are affected first. They show

Fall Armyworm

eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green and spherical, and are usually laid on the [...] host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On maize, young larvae usually feed on leaves, creating a c [...] vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front of the head and four large spots on the

Natutec Airobug

sides). Range 10 metres (5 metres on both sides). Application Place the Airobug in the right start position on the mono-rail or pipe-rail Make sure the battery [...] Store the Airobug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech greenhouses with internal