Chrysoperla carnea

groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The [...] closely spun cocoon is off-white and egg-shaped, about 3 mm long and 2.5 mm thick. The space between the inner and outer cocoon is filled with fine, loose [...] Chrysoperla carnea is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy Chrysoperla carnea is available at

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and [...] The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally [...] ( Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies

Cannabis aphid

aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was first seen on cuttings originating from Colorado in 2016 and is now widespread throughout [...] Excess sap is excreted on leaves and flowers as a sticky “honeydew” which promotes the growth of black fungal moulds. White skin moults visible on the leaves [...] to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in North American hops production; there have

Phytoseiulus persimilis

outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations very quickly but doesn’t feed on any other prey. Under [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Phytoseiulus persimilis mites actively seek out and prey on the Two-spotted

Orius insidiosus

It also feeds on pollen. The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are preyed on. Adult females [...] feeding on thrips. They also consume pollen and plant juices, which can supplement their diet when prey is scarce. Adult bugs are about 2.5 mm long. [...] predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests:

Cabbage looper

be serious is that the moth is able to disperse widely, reaching distances of up to 200 km. Damage symptoms The caterpillars feed mainly on the leaves [...] take 15 to 20 days to pass through 5 instars, changing colour from yellowish green to pale green with a white band on both sides of the body. Pupation takes [...] General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits

Amblyseius andersoni

andersoni preys on several other small organisms such as whitefly , tarsonemid mites and rust mites. They can also feed on pollen which is useful because [...] 65%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a [...] Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are

Cutworms

these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is where their common name [...] from these instars is usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of [...] orange-yellow with a broad dark marginal stripe. The wingspan is about 40-55 mm and the dorsal thorax is covered with close-lying hairs. The eggs are white at

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

stuck on the sticky traps. ‘No,’ he says, ‘I am more interested in seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going [...] level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's [...] says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately see what whitefly or other pest is doing. If necessary

Sciarid flies

plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present [...] in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are [...] Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also eat living plant