• Amblyseius andersoni

  are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius [...] exit hole. Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites. The dosage of Anso-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and [...] according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural enemies [...] contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided [...] measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs

• Deltatrap

  capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Dosage Use two or four traps per hectare for every species of moth to be monitored Use [...] pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify [...] sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle upwards Place the Pherodis capsule

• Aphidius ervi

  is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its [...] pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through the crop, [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural

• Chrysoperla carnea

  y high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The inner more closely spun cocoon is off-white [...] under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected [...] , although the actual quantity depends on prey species and temperature. When prey is scarce, the larvae can resort to cannibalism, with the older larvae

• Trianum-P

  filters) To increase spore attachment to the roots, avoid run-off and excess drainage the first two days after application of the product. Trianum-P is not [...] Trianum-P Dosage The dosage of Trianum-P depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended [...] less chance to establish on the roots. Competition for nutrients Trianum-P takes away the source of nutrients that the pathogens need. The pathogens therefore

• Feltiella acarisuga

  emerging from the egg, the larva is yellowish white. The eggs and the first larval stages are very difficult to find in the crop due to their small size [...] Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend ). Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against [...] biological control. The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Some of the common spider mites

• Aphids

  reproduction is asexual, the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic [...] There are two types of aphid species: those that change to other host plants in the winter, and those species that do not. Species that alternate between [...] Aphids feed on the sap of plants, which can cause the leaves to turn yellow or become distorted. The damage is often more pronounced on the younger leaves

• Quad

  days before the crop flowers Position the Quad hives evenly througout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform just above the ground Wait [...] After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers [...] for half an hour after placing the hives before opening the flight holes, this allows the bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit and for laying the egg into the fruit [...] oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits [...] collapsed, the occurrence of larvae within the fruit makes them unmarketable. The punctures made by the oviposition by D. suzukii exposes fruits to secondary