V10

V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU, PepMV [...] moderate protection against PepMV US1. Crops Protected tomato crops. Mode of action Following inoculation with V10, asymptomatic PepMV isolates VC1 and [...] degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high level of protection against subsequent attempted infections by virulent PepMV strains

European corn borer

The eggs are laid mainly on the underside of leaves. The larvae initially feed on the leaves and then bore into the upper part of the maize plants. Later [...] Later, frass and holes are easily visible on stems, or on the apical part of maize ears. Larval tunnelling weakens the stalks and causes them to break during [...] black head of the 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

Lesser house fly

They can tolerate a wide range of moisture levels and are adapted to stay near the surface of near-liquid waste. Depending on temperatures and environmental [...] comprises almost 300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other manure-breeding flies . Fannia [...] breeding sites, where they deposit their small white eggs in batches of up to 100 on animal feces, moist organic matter or carrion. The brown larvae that

Stable fly

typically congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs [...] bunches of 25–30) in humid areas with large amounts of decaying organic matter, such as compost piles, hay bales, spilled feed and near the edge of silage [...] mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed on mammalian blood (particularly cattle and horses, humans, and

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other [...] You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain [...] Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops

Poultry Red Mite

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 [...] 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 common [...] gallinae causes both direct and indirect damage in poultry houses: The loss of vitality due to parasitism reduces hens’ production; and The mite can transmit

Pepper weevil

fruit, they move towards the middle of the mass of young seeds; whereas, when they hatch inside the flower bud, they feed on immature pollen. In both cases [...] damage. When they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most [...] dropping off. When you see fruit on the ground, it is clear that the crop has been very severely damaged. Lifecycle and appearance of the pepper weevil Newly hatched

Quad

depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One hive containing 4 separate extra large colonies of bumblebees [...] blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white sliding door of each hive upward until two openings become [...] crop and depends on environmental conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

Horiver Drystick

Whitefly , Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation [...] 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on your hands Horiver Drystick traps generally do not catch [...] Downloads SDS Horiver Drystick Application Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation

Entomite-M

Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other [...] soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady [...] cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) Can also be applied with Natutec Mini-Airbug