• Corn rootworm

  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 [...] year. The pest overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence [...] larval instars. The pupa is hard to find in the soil, as this stage lasts only a few days. The adults, 5-6 mm long, are dark yellow in colour and there

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor [...] for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic

• Long-tailed mealybug

  length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or [...] photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product [...] mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  applied to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth [...] you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG [...] through the link below. Download poster Bumblebee, honeybee, and wasp stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition

• Agriflora PRO

  PRO is composed of PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) from the genus Bacillus that interact with plants, resulting in: Colonization of the plant [...] do not apply the same day with other products without first consulting the manufacturer or distributor regarding compatibility. Test the effect on a small [...] Agriflora PRO to enhance plant growth and improve yield in outdoor crops. The beneficial bacteria in this combination fertilizer-protector increase nutrient

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  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 the [...] feed. During the third instar, the larva fills the host pupa, and the pre-pupal stage marks the transition to the pupal stage, where major morphological [...] parasitic behavior: the female lays her eggs inside the immature whitefly nymphs, and upon hatching, the larvae consume the host from within. The larvae use their

• 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 [...] white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has [...] available in breeding sachets ( Spical-Plus , Spical Ulti-Mite ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over

• Miglyphus

  larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the leaf miner), using the dead larvae [...] using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain [...] through the leaf. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation 100 ml bottle. Carrier None. Application Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the

• Spidend

  n Open the bottle and position it straight in the crop (on the slab or directly on the ground). Make sure the bottle does not fall so that the pupae are [...] are not dispersed. Leave the cap next to the bottle so that the wasps can feed on the sugar water in the felt inside it. The wasps will emerge and scout [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

• Cabbage leafroller

  light in colour. The ventral surface is lighter than the dorsal, with hairs located in warty spots that are lighter than the general body colour. In general [...] rest, the wings are held folded almost horizontally over the body. The antennae are thin and of medium length. The moths fly when it is dark. The yellow [...] y gerbera. In chrysanthemum too, this species is an increasing problem, and it has caused problems in sweet pepper since the mid 1980’s. In protected soft