• Encarsia formosa

  e , widely recognized for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural [...] transparent to brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the [...] stages except the adult insect are found inside the host (i.e. larval and pupal whiteflies). The female can deposit her egg in any larval stage of whitefly

• About Koppert

  environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature

• Brown soft scale

  soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum [...] they bear live young, but in fact the first instar nymph emerges from the egg under the mother’s scale. The pink crawlers are active for two or three days [...] is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected

• Thripor-I

  on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.5-10 per m2/release [...] Pests Various species of thrips . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts

• Horiver Rollertrap

  fungus gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polyethylene ribbon [...] available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request Downloads SDS Horiver Rollertrap Presentation Make sure that the Rollertraps are at least [...] For trapping whiteflies, thrips , leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation

• Onion

  an annual and harvested at the end of its first production season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world

• Cranberry

  and north-central areas of the United States. This cranberry is also found in certain regions along the Pacific Coast of North America and parts of Europe [...] of these berries varies between 9-14 mm or 0.35-0.55 inch. These berries are edible and thus produced commercially.

• Aphidius colemani

  effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological [...] colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry [...] appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity are important [...] The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink

• Miglyphus

  presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae and pupae are visible through the leaf [...] Application Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release