Phytoseiulus persimilis

by predation. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move [...] 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 [...] situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

Neoseiulus californicus

90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus in bottles The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is available in a bottle [...] Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] pollen. Feeding behaviour of Neoseiulus californicus Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider

Shore fly

egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent white. Second instar [...] translucent and their body is cylindrical. The larvae are found in the top layer of damp soil, where they also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about 4 to [...] feed on green algae. However, they can transmit plant diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves

Mottled arum aphid

aphid, Neomyzus circumflexus , has a cosmopolitan distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks [...] arum aphid is entirely by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuously producing new generations of females. There is no sexual stage [...] leaves can reduce photosynthesis and also result in an unattractive plant with a much lower market value. Neomyzus circumflexus can also transmit plant viruses

Rose aphid

General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage [...] and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] long and green or deep pink to red-brown. The antennae and sometimes the head is dark in colour. The siphunculi are black and bent outwards. The rose aphid

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

says: "One of the reasons why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides [...] Don Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases [...] raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was

Southern European marshland pyralid

marshland pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include [...] which occurs about a week later, the young larva is visible within the egg. The full-grown caterpillars are 20 to 30 mm long and have a creamy white colour [...] spot in the vicinity. Pupation occurs in a cocoon made of webbing, frass and soil particles. The pupa itself is yellow-brown, becoming darker as the adult

Greenhouse crop pollination

Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields [...] natural process to optimize crop production. Our flagship product, Natupol, is a game-changer in horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees [...] pollination contributes to year-round cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we

Buckthorn-potato aphid

nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of [...] major problem in potatoes is the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both [...] worldwide distribution. Damage symptoms Direct damage, caused by sucking of sap is rarely seen. Sometimes, large populations build up on potatoes or other hosts

Grapes

Morocco and Portugal, southern Germany and Iran. The grape is the fruit of this plant and is actually a berry. Grapes are consumed fresh and they are processed [...] About The common grape vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central Europe and so [...] are between 5,000 and 10,000 varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, but only a few play an important commercial role when it comes to the production of wine