• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  Flies , reducing the number of new eggs laid. Remember, a female can lay up to 200 eggs in the growing medium over the course of her lifetime, so everyone [...] primary species of Shore Fly found in Canadian growing facilities is Scatella stagnalis. Shore Fly are one of the most resistance species of pests to insecticides [...] the algae layer to feed. Shore Fly eggs are laid singly on the surface of algae, and pupation occurs at the edge of algae mats. They do not damage the

• Bugs

  insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and [...] obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject [...] Biological control of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  ovipositing (egg laying), and transferring plant viruses. Thrips eggs are deposited into the leaf tissue, flowers, or in the soft parts of stems, hiding [...] feed primarily on the first larva stage of thrips species and are great crop defenders. Read our “ Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predatory Mites ” [...] Steinernema feltiae ( Entonem ) closes this gap. All three of these products inhabit the top layer of the soil targeting thrips pupae. Note: When dealing with

• Lyprauta

  appearance of Lyprauta The adults of the three species can be distinguished by the wing pattern of adults. Adults of P. trinidadensis have a variation of dar [...] small dark-coloured spot on their wings. The eggs of Lyprauta sp. are greyish-black and spherical. Larvae of Lyprauta sp. are a transparent greyish white [...] damaged area, the roots produce large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage.

• Deltatrap

  capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Dosage Use two or four traps per hectare for every species of moth to be monitored [...] detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. Presentation One trap with suspension [...] Place a sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle upwards Place the Pherodis

• Mycotal FAQ

  a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Against which pests can I use Mycotal? Mycotal is effective on a range of pests [...] specific mode of action on pests, Mycotal is safe for people, animals and plants. Disclaimer The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated [...] outside of the affected insect which may infect other vulnerable pests. Is the effect visible? Dead, shriveled insects can be found after application of Mycotal

• Yellow rose aphid

  probably of North American origin but is now widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South America. It attacks plants of the family [...] they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter). It is also holocyclic in parts of Europe, whereas throughout most of the world it is anholocyclic (i [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit

• Tetrapar

  Bactericera cockerelli ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize nymphs of the fourth and fifth instar of psyllid. Additionaly, host feeding [...] also occurs. Appearance The eggs of the parasitoid are covered with a mucilaginous substance and are attached to the body wall of the psyllid nymph. The larvae [...] the entire surface of the crop, releasing the product every 20 m alternating between the rows or beds. Carry out the introduction of Tetrapar during the

• Biofly

  Make use of the specially designed release station, which can be placed inside the stable, outside reach of the animals. Put the content of the Biofly [...] canicularis ) and other Fannia spp. Mode of action When the flies emerge from the released pupae, they will lay eggs on or close to the manure, the developing [...] as (climatic) conditions and the level of infestation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Ervipar

  nicotianae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps [...] leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after [...] moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted