• Beet armyworm

  black. The colour and pattern of the caterpillars is highly variable and depends partly on the host plant, the stage of development and the climate. A full-grown [...] stripes dorsally and a yellow band running the length of the body on either side, above which there is a black dot on each segment. The young caterpillars [...] to the top of the plant where they feed mainly on the growing tips. They produce large holes in the leaf, sometimes stripping the leaf down to the mid-rib

• Artefeed

  that Artefeed is distributed on top of the crop Artefeed can be distributed using a Mini-Airbug Dosage The dosage of Artefeed depends on climate, crop and [...] least the first six weeks after introduction of Macrolophus pygmaeus before switching to Artefeed. Apply Artefeed weekly in the rows adjacent to the rows [...] rows in the greenhouse where Macrolophus pygmaeus has been released Apply weekly until the Macrolophus pygmaeus population is large enough Make sure that

• Rhyzobug

  Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug [...] achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions [...] depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured

• Corn rootworm

  although it is the former that causes the most extensive damage. The larvae feed on the rootlets and dig tunnels in the larger roots. This leads to a reduction [...] Nowadays it is present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop [...] General The western corn rootworm ( Diabrotica virgifera virgifera ) is a chrysomelid beetle originating from North America, where it is regarded as the main

• Thripex-Mini

  positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate [...] of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching the substrate will typically yield the longest release of predators. Sachets already [...] substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity of product Hold sachets by the stick. The predatory mites are easily damaged Please note Thripex

• Tobacco whitefly

  cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population [...] (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest of the larvae stadia remain flattened on the leaf. The fourth larva stadium develops into a yellow, almost circular so [...] which the red eyes and white wings of the adult are already clearly visible. These pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa

• Aphilin

  emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also [...] their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges [...] introduction site for a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Nutari

  montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative [...] sprinkling on the leaves by hand or with an Air(o)bug Large heaps of carrier material may cause leaf damage, so make sure the material is distributed as a thin [...] Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Carpoglyphus lactis is tolerant to a wide range of conditions

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  (that is why early detection of the pest is crucial). It is recommended that the nematodes are applied when there is a high humidity level around the leaves [...] not attracted. Apply the Buxatrap on a stick at a height of 1.5 meters. Only 1 trap is needed every 30-180m2 (300-2000sq.ft). The pheromones are to be [...] weeks, during the moths flying season. This tends to be between May and November, depending on where you are located. Here is a YouTube link on: How to use

• Tomato russet mite

  laid on the underside of leaves, on leaf petioles, and on stems on the lower portion of plants. When newly laid they are creamy white but turn to a patchy [...] symptoms Damage is caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Affected leaves are slightly curled and acquire a silvery sheen on the underside [...] and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance