• Aphidius matricariae

  Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This [...] This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the following [...] matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved

• Cabbage moth

  destroy large numbers of leaves and their frass accumulates in the heart of cabbage, thereby lowering the commercial value of infested crops. Life cycle [...] light network of markings. First instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves on which they were laid [...] or brown to black. In younger instars, the relatively large head capsule is conspicuous. In older instars, the lighter colour of the bands between the body

• IPM app

  management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production [...] production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply [...] application, to assist growers with their in-depth integrated pest management program. Koppert iPM consists of two components, a Scout App and an online

• Cabbage leafroller

  y gerbera. In chrysanthemum too, this species is an increasing problem, and it has caused problems in sweet pepper since the mid 1980’s. In protected soft [...] adult female is 12 mm long and is ochre-yellow with darker markings. The male is slightly smaller and slimmer, more clearly marked and lighter in colour. Both [...] body. The antennae are thin and of medium length. The moths fly when it is dark. The yellow eggs are laid in batches of 10 to 90 pieces and covered with

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies [...] whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci [...] Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective

• Greenhouse whitefly

  the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves [...] The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals . [...] greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse

• Tomato looper

  to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous [...] countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily [...] The cocoon is usually attached to the underside of leaves within folded edges, on random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes

• Aphidius ervi

  Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved [...] appearance of Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a very dark aphid parasitoid. The waist is entirely black, without striping. As it can develop in large aphid [...] parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural enemy Aphidius

• Natutec Airobreez

  accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airobreez can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobreez can be used for both full-field distribution and for specific hot spots. Mode of action The [...] uniform distribution of material up to a distance of at least 4 metres from the Airobreez. Product components The Natutec Airobreez consists of the following

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses [...] per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and