• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage [...] have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its biological [...] recommendations to try to affect Macrolophus less. It is a delicate balance, but Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective

• Pepper weevil

  around seven to eight days, depending on the temperature. When pupation begins, the larva forms a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of [...] of cell, to be used later when it begins its metamorphosis. It develops a shiny white colour and eyes which are yellow at first, and become darker after [...] distinguishing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and feeding, they begin to copulate and subsequently

• Chrysopa

  until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni is sensitive to relative humidity below 65%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular [...] leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More

• Fusarium wilt

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] pathogenic on a limited number of crops. Even within one crop, different formae speciales may occur and cause different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only [...] spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in

• Beet armyworm

  a exigua) has become a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and its ability to develop on wild vegetation [...] during the summer. It is highly polyphagous, feeding on plants of more than 20 families. It is a serious pest in greenhouses, where it feeds on ornamental [...] both the greenhouse and the field, it is a major pest of sweet pepper. Damage symptoms Older caterpillars migrate to the top of the plant where they feed

• Chrysoperla carnea

  as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae within [...] carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae

• Enermix

  control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] temperature needs to be at least 20°C/68°F. Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Enermix is best to be used in [...] strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Encarsia formosa is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3 [...] sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant [...] greenhouse potato aphid is rather squat, of medium size (1.8 - 3.0 mm long) and oval in shape. It has a light yellow-green to brown-green colour, and has

• Thripex-V

  gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put [...] if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] tal conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F