Sciarid flies

minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by

Lyprauta

droplets of oxalic-acid containing saliva that they use for catching and killing prey and for shelter. [...] roots. Especially the root tips are affected. They become black and start to rot internally. Just above the damaged area, the roots produce large numbers [...] and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three species

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may [...] Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus

Japanese beetle

natural enemies, allowed populations to rapidly build up and spread steadily in the US. In Europe, Popillia japonica was for the first time reported in northern [...] actions were taken to prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further [...] spread in Europe, occurrences outside the known area in Italy need to be reported to the National Plant Protection Authorities. Damage symptoms Skeletonized

Crop scouting

losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves resources but also contributes to environmental conservation [...] Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] by reducing chemical inputs. Furthermore, crop scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the

Stable fly

General Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family [...] blood, and females must be engorged with blood to lay eggs. They are highly mobile insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms [...] will begin to cluster on the animals’ undersides and flanks as well. Stable flies are persistent, intermittent feeders, returning time and again to feed off

Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

Oxamyl, Cyantraniliprole + adjuvant. For more information: www.Uireka.nl Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly [...] compared to untreated control) against bean seed fly Vertify, Aarle Rixtel, The Netherlands, 2022 Capirel efficacy (% damage reduction compared to untreated [...] Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in

Shallot aphid

swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate to another host plant for overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No [...] place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the

Mycotal Brochure

product for effective control of white fly, thrips and aphids • No hazardous residues and not subjected to MRL (Maximum Residue Level) rules • Safe for beneficial [...] early morning for the highest possible level of humidity on leaf surface 6. Frequent applications are needed to break the pest cycle. For the optimal [...] Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or

Poultry Red Mite

worldwide. A parasite especially common to poultry breeding and egg production operations, it is directly responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in [...] organic farming because the environments provide more opportunities for the mite to evade chemical control measures. Damage symptoms Dermanyssus gallinae [...] hours and moult within 24 hours of hatching to become an eight-legged protonymph; the mites do not feed prior to reaching this stage. The protonymphs will