Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and [...] and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful

Neoseiulus cucumeris

Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves on leaf hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter of approximately 0 [...] is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae of various thrips [...] instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling

Anthurium

About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is [...] markets, red is the most popular colour. Other types include the obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged [...] is actually an altered leaf (also called spathe) with many flowers on the spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours

Enermix

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 distributor of Koppert [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix

Swirski-Mite Plus

and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. They pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. Pack size 100; [...] 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 strategy for [...] Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and

Neoseiulus californicus

persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] larvae of Phytoseiulus persimilis , feed on spider mite eggs. The nymphs and adults are a transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested [...] in length. The eggs are oval, transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus

Mushroom

Mushroom A mushroom, or toadstool, is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source [...] source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large enough [...] enough to be observed with the naked eye). They can appear either below ground (hypogeous) or above ground (epigeous) where they may be picked by hand. Edibility

Amblydromalus limonicus

limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various pests like [...] ly 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus [...] limonicus The predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus is available in a bottle ( Limonica ). Turn and shake bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap

Poultry Red Mite

per day over a period of three days, taking a blood meal between each batch. Larvae resembling the adult but with only six legs emerge from the eggs after [...] Dermanyssus gallinae , the poultry red mite, chicken mite or roost mite, is a major pest of fowl, pigeons, and other caged birds worldwide. A parasite especially [...] hundreds of millions of dollars in egg industry losses every year. Despite its common names, Dermanyssus gallinae can parasitize a wide range of hosts, including

Thripex

Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute [...] over the total surface Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Thripex [...] be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation.