Orius insidiosus

addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such as whiteflies , aphids , small caterpillars , and mites . It also feeds on pollen. The prey is [...] white pattern. Adults are active predators, feeding on thrips. They also consume pollen and plant juices, which can supplement their diet when prey is [...] adults and nymphs are voracious predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used

Atheta

in search of prey, moving through substrate, along drainage systems and on plant leaves. Adults and larvae are active and aggressive predators of sciarid [...] content of 1 package (1,000 beetles) into 10 to 20 small piles on the surface of the plant substrate (compost, coconut fibre, rock wool, etc.) Always consult [...] (Sciara) and shore fly (Scatella) eggs, larvae and pupae. Adults also prey on the 2nd larval stage and pupae of the western flower thrips ( Frankliniella

Pollination

the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies [...] the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the [...] markings. They have a dark body coloration and are commonly seen resting on plant foliage or flying near aphid-infested areas. By recognizing these char [...] gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular

Adalia bipunctata

and red markings on their wing covers. They have a compact body shape and are typically observed actively moving on plants, feeding on aphids . By recognizing [...] from pale yellow to light brown depending on environmental conditions. Pupae are often found attached to plant surfaces or hidden in sheltered locations [...] used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Adalia bipunctata feeds on all aphid species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the

Eretmocerus eremicus

ely 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of Ercal or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly [...] whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but instead rely on nectar and honeydew for nourishment. Life cycle and appearance [...] use Eretmocerus eremicus The natural enemy Eretmocerus eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia

Rose aphid

spread the infestation to other rose plants and sometimes also to secondary hosts. Colonies are often present on rose bushes throughout autumn until their [...] Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky honeydew on which black sooty moulds develop. Life cycle and appearance of Rose aphid [...] siphunculi are black and bent outwards. The rose aphid usually overwinters on rose bushes in the egg stage, although in mild winter some adults may continue

Phytoseiulus persimilis

volatiles emitted by damaged plants. Phytoseiid mites have no eyes and therefore rely on volatiles released by damaged plants and their tactile sense to [...] mites actively seek out and prey on the Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) . The predatory mite cannot feed on other prey. Feeding behaviour of [...] development stages only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity

Bugs

Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss [...] found as pests in agricultural crops. Bug damage Phytophagous bugs damage plants by puncturing leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts [...] and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject into plants while feeding.

Rhyzobug

beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and [...] other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal te