• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  spider mite control scenarios due to their ability to remain within the crop, rapidly increase in numerical response to the pest life cycle, and hunt prey [...] is better adapted to hunting in heavy webbing than other predatory mites, has the highest numeric response to spider mites, and does not require specialized [...] notice them. The major downside to this biocontrol is that it is sensitive to climate conditions and pesticide residue due to its efficacy varying between

• Horiver Wetstick

  ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the [...] Green: Echinothrips americanus Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene [...] Wetstick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Wetstick per 2 to 20 m 2 For trapping Tuta absoluta use at least one Horiver Wetstick trap per

• Plant Disease Management

  accessible to plants. These natural alternatives to chemical fungicides enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to environmental [...] method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress [...] increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent

• Diglyphus isaea

  density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers but sustains itself on [...] available at Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available [...] a single egg (occasionally more) next to it. In general, the wasp selects late second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape

• Poultry Red Mite

  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 [...] fowl, pigeons, and other caged birds worldwide. A parasite especially common to poultry breeding and egg production operations, it is directly responsible [...] organic farming because the environments provide more opportunities for the mite to evade chemical control measures. Damage symptoms Dermanyssus gallinae causes

• Trianum-P

  application of the product. Trianum-P is not a systemic product and is therefore not taken up by the plant Do not use disinfectants in drip irrigation systems [...] Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the final spray, [...] filters are clean (spores can attach themselves to organic material in filters) To increase spore attachment to the roots, avoid run-off and excess drainage

• Amblyseius andersoni

  leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size [...] locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. Sachets already have an exit hole. Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the [...] andersoni contributes significantly to sustainable farming practices by offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. The

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae [...] actively search for food on the underside of leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus [...] 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Neoseiulus

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus have to feed. If they do not have access to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high [...] limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at relatively low temperatures and is especially recommended to suppress

• Mealybugs and scales

  leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective covering of these [...] Mealybug & scale control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mealybug control products in action. More mealybug control