Neoseiulus cucumeris

themselves against an attack by a predatory mite by violently jerking their abdomens. First instar thrips larvae can be overpowered much more easily than [...] least a few hours after introduction Choose at least 4,000 introduction points per hectare, evenly distributed over the total surface Can also be applied [...] range from 50-100 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for

Spotted Wing Drosophila

drosophila are small, 2-3 mm in lengthg, and have a wingspan of 6-8 mm. Males are smaller than females. They can be easily distinguished from males of other Drosophila [...] Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other Drosophila species. D. suzukii has a wide host range, with thin-skinned [...] Drosophila species or SWD females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that

Chafers

plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are not harmful. Damage symptoms Larval feeding on the roots can lead to yellowing [...] yellowing and wilting of plants. Damage can be severe on young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary damage is often caused by birds [...] start to feed on roots. The larvae are white-coloured, C-shaped grubs, with a yellow-brown head, and up to 30 mm long when fully grown. Larval development

Miglyphus

Combined use Can be combined with Minusa. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for [...] as food. Adult females also kill young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus [...] Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable fruit when it is pollinated [...] Due to better air movement, the range in a semi-closed greenhouse is 70-85%. Setting malfunction can be caused by a combination of high humidity deficit and [...] hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional

Adalia bipunctata

as the two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to [...] Adalia bipunctata when using it as a biocontrol product by their characteristics at each stage. Different life stages can be identified: Egg stage: Adalia [...] bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia ). Open the bag and attach it to the tree near the first branch with a nail or wire stitch Apply 1

Thripor-I

range from 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for [...] in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] Should be combined with generalist predatory mites . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored

Spidend

/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] are achieved in a humid environment (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Combined use Should be used in combination [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions

Cryptobug

per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions

Herbs

culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried