• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. [...] mandibles and actively hunt and feed on mealybug nymphs and adults. Pupal stage: Larvae pupate in various places, on any convenient stalk or on the underside [...] for mealybug control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is

• Pollination checklist tomato

  bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) [...] climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which [...] lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot, or at least in the shade, pa

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp

• Predatory mites

  chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] areas. The larvae have three pairs of legs. Depending on the predatory mite species larvae are active or inactive. Once the larva has moulted to the protonymph [...] necessary: Depending on the severity of the pest problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant

• Beetles

  000 known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious [...] mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles [...] and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems, but in other species

• Leaf miners

  quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host [...] are many species of leaf miner affecting various crops in temperate parts of the world. Under natural conditions, the larvae of these species are parasitized [...] belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation [...] use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before [...] information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal range of temperature and humidity

• 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 [...] appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling thrips is mainly dependent on the size of the prey larvae. Thrips larvae try to defend themselves against [...] available in breeding sachets ( Thripex-Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system depends on the specific needs of your operations, particularly the surface area and layout of your [...] Natutec: empowering nature with technology! The Natutec product portfolio offers a broad range of application devices for the dispersal of beneficial organisms [...] tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach

• Encarsia formosa

  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 whitefly [...] inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading [...] important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following