Japanese beetle

observed in the US more than 100 years ago. Although not a pest in Japan, extensive turf, and a lack of natural enemies, allowed populations to rapidly [...] grubs move closer to the surface and resume feeding on plant roots at 2.5 to 5.0 cm depth. Pupation usually occurs after 4-6 weeks of feeding, and the adults [...] actions were taken to prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its

En-Strip

the pupae via a round hole. Pack size 3,000; 7,500; 15,000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box [...] may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight

Ercal

be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae. Carrier None [...] during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight

May beetle

external appearance. In short, the adults have a reddish-brown colour and grow to approximately 10 to 25 cm in size, depending on the particular species [...] with their key features being a whitish, milky-coloured body and reddish-brown head, measuring approximately 5 to 7 cm in length. To differentiate between [...] although this is not a method which works for all species. They can best be identified based on examination of the male genitalia. They have a very long lifecycle

Enermix

may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae, 30 E. formosa [...] during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight

Potato

Europe from Latin America in the second half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous crop is [...] in the world, after maize, wheat and rice. Potato plants grow up to some 60 cm tall. Its leaves die after flowering, fruiting and the development of the

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] maximum temperatures of more than 30° C for a couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect [...] flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable fruit when it is pollinated

Anso-Mite Plus

be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). A. andersoni is sensitive to relative humidity below 65%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. Do [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. They pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts

Deltatrap

suspension hook and one sticky insert. Preparation Fold the trap into a triangle Place a sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing [...] Pherodis pheromone. Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where they can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre [...] male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs . Crops Protected and

European corn borer

larva can be seen just before hatching. The eggs are laid in a mass and overlap like tiles on a roof. The average number of eggs per egg mass is 30. The larvae [...] brownish and dark spots with a pale centre at the base of the hairs. The head is brown to brownish black. The pupae are up to 2 cm long and light to dark reddish [...] General The European corn borer ( Ostrinia nubilali s), is a severe pest of maize and has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and