• Shore fly

  often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting [...] particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta ) has the following [...] 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

• Pherodis

  used in combination with an insect trap, the type of trap depends on the species to be monitored. The species-specific sex pheromone lures males of the [...] dispenser in the trap and place the trap in the right position as indicated for the particular trap Wash your hands between assembling pheromone traps for [...] both sexes of the target species. Presentation Aluminium sachet with pheromone/lure dispenser. Preparation Collect the sachets containing the pheromone

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and [...] spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within the sachet and gradually disperse into the crop over a [...] prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight

• Orius insidiosus

  predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: [...] It also feeds on pollen. The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are preyed on. Adult females [...] and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  tubes which stick out of the fruit. There are three larval instars and in the third instar the larvae are about 3.9 mm long. The pupae of Drosophila suzukii [...] Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed, the occurrence of larvae within the fruit makes them [...] General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South

• Capsanem

  contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with [...] spp.) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into [...] 50 million - 2 sachets of 25 million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental

• Ercal

  Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible [...] whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the second and third larval stage of the whitefly . Additionally, host [...] approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends on climate, crop and whitefly

• Natupol Excel

  Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] Place the hive on a horizontal platform (avoid inclination, otherwise sugar water may leak) Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground in the shade [...] shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading Under short day conditions (<10 hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides [...] Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips

• Cucumber

  promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pest monitoring and scouting in cucumber [...] (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber [...] sustainability, while safeguarding the health and yield of their cucumber crops. Using IPM strategies not only minimizes the use of harmful chemical pesticides