May beetle

feeding again or when the larvae are fully grown a kind of earthern cell is created in the ground in which they pupate. The adult beetles emerge a few weeks later [...] the position of the setae in their final abdominal segment is needed, although this is not a method which works for all species. They can best be identified [...] temperature is high enough to emerge. Finally, when the rains arrive, the adults are encouraged to emerge in order to copulate and consequently lay eggs, restarting

Dibox

When to use Dibox Use a Dibox for the application of biological products when it is necessary to apply close to a hotspot. This mainly counts for parasitic [...] available in sachets. How to use Dibox Application Fold out the Diboxes Pour the material into the Diboxes Hang the Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Best working

Beneficial nematodes

fruit orchards How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: [...] blueberries, and other soft fruit crops. How to apply nematodes The application of beneficial nematodes is a straightforward process that ensures they [...] are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial

Open field pollination

early risers, is recommended. Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar [...] Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] active across a broader range of temperatures, making them particularly effective pollinators even during cool and wet weather conditions when honeybees may

Anso-Mite

at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] Amblyseius andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative [...] effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European red mite , Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use

Swirski Ulti-Mite

Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within

Amblyseius swirskii

Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol [...] have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

Shore fly

other unicellular organisms, they do not cause any direct damage to plant production. However, they are considered a nuisance pest because the flies : [...] General Shore flies of the genus Scatella are a common greenhouse pest found throughout the United States, Canada and northern Mexico. In Europe and Asia [...] organic matter on planting substrate. Growers consider shore flies to be mostly a nuisance pest, but the insects can act as vectors for disease organisms, such

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval. We spray [...] greenhouses between February and May, and we will probably do more this autumn when the Tuta become a big issue again.’ ‘Together with Koppert’s technical [...] his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta

Aphelinus abdominalis

Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears [...] Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological [...] s The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread