Southern European marshland pyralid

The full-grown caterpillars are 20 to 30 mm long and have a creamy white colour. Along the dorsal surface of the body there are pairs of dark dots. The dark [...] daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins [...] head is also conspicuous, as are the four dark dots behind the head capsule. There are 4 pairs of prolegs. Caterpillars are found in webs, preferably in

Chrysanthemum

is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern Europe and [...] ms are more striking than the wild varieties. The flower heads can look like daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids [...] and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s [...] determine how many oak processionary caterpillar moths were still present in areas where different management methods have been used. ‘With that information, and

Tobacco whitefly

and white wings of the adult are already clearly visible. These pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure [...] whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is feared because of its high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. About Tobacco [...] fourth larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves

Aphelinus abdominalis

egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and para [...] Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( [...] introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

Swirski-Mite

density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction [...] 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 to relative humidity [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation.

Tomato russet mite

develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very similar. The adults develop after about two or three days. They are cream to orange-yellow [...] tomato russet mite are extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into [...] When newly laid they are creamy white but turn to a patchy yellow as they age. The mites have two nymphal stages: sometimes they are also called larva (1st

Spidex Vital FAQ

as the current product. How will this change my existing program that has been working for years? Apart from the fact you have to switch your current pl [...] planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from the way you have been working with Spidex Vital. Are there any disadvantages [...] When does it turn from white to red? Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic

Mycotal

infection to other vulnerable pests. Mycotal is effective through direct contact, and under the right environmental conditions, kills the target after 7-10 days [...] Spray to wet. Avoid runoff. Thorough leaf coverage is essential for the best results. Direct the spray onto the underside of the leaves and to the growing [...] Make sure to keep stirring the spray solution during application. For optimal results repeat the Mycotal treatment, at the specified interval, to target new

Quad

bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away [...] sun on days with temperatures above 25°C). Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best pollination results, start using the hive on the day of arrival [...] plastic bags to kill remaining live bumblebees, which takes approximately 2 weeks. When all bumblebees are dead dispose the hives according to local legislation