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Side Effects app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural [...] natural enemies and pollinators. Our Side Effects app precisely evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality [...] pupae, as well as indirect effects such as reduced fertility (egg laying), problems with regard to moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database

Aphidius ervi

or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic [...] ervi is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). This natural enemy is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic [...] control of aphids . The natural enemy Aphidius ervi has been widely utilized in various agricultural regions around the world due to its effectiveness. An

Aphidius matricariae

for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae [...] matricariae is most effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp [...] Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4

Aphidius colemani

or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic [...] colemani is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of parasitic wasp Aphidius [...] parasitization itself, the disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning

Feltiella acarisuga

and identifying the presence of eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of Feltiella acarisuga , growers can gauge the effectiveness of this biocontrol agent in managing [...] predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species [...] adapt the amount of food they consume to the density of the spider mite population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite, Feltiella

Diglyphus isaea

wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on climate, crop and leaf [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is most effective at t [...] The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal tissues. As they develop, the

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers [...] collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them

Encarsia formosa

reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg [...] 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 strategy for [...] larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia

Aphelinus abdominalis

or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The [...] end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles can still be recognized. The Aphelinus mummy may be distinguished from the mummies of Aphidius [...] the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control of the following pests: Potato