• Quad

  conditions Quad performs best at ambient temperatures of between 12-30°C (keep out of sun on days with temperatures above 25°C). Storage time after receipt To [...] 15–25°C. Storage conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of reach of direct sunlight. Hygiene Remove bumblebee hives after flowering [...] plastic bags to kill remaining live bumblebees, which takes approximately 2 weeks. When all bumblebees are dead dispose the hives according to local l

• Chrysoperla carnea

  with a salivary fluid that digests the body contents, which are then sucked out. The prey can sometimes be larger than the larva itself. On average a larva [...] control. They feed exclusively on pollen, nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the [...] slender stalk. Larval stage: Green lacewing larvae of Chrysoperla carnea are 2-10 mm long. They have large, forwardly projecting jaws and well-developed legs

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance of 2 meters. During the winter, sufficient light should reach the hives, while direct [...] typically on the north side. If needed, the hives can be placed higher inside the crop, at a minimum height of 1.4 meters above the ground, particularly

• Pepino mosaic virus

  for whatever reason, losses will be much higher. Symptoms typically appear 2-3 weeks after infection and can significantly impact the yield and quality [...] plant, typically through damaged epidermal tissue, it begins to replicate. Inside the host cells, the viral RNA is copied and integrated into the host genome [...] particles. Four different strains of the virus are known: the Chilean strain (CH2), the European strain (EU), the Peruvian strain (LP) and the American strain

• Aphidius matricariae

  planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the female wasp lays her eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their

• Citrus mealybug

  appearance of Citrus mealybug Adult females of Planococcus citri are 2.5 - 4 mm long and 2 - 3 mm in breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they are [...] male nymph forms a dark brown ‘prepupa’ from which a pupa rapidly develops, inside a white cottony cocoon. Females undergo little changes in form, passing

• Whitefly

  The female wasps lay eggs inside the whitefly nymphs, where the developing wasp larva consumes the host from the inside out, ultimately killing the whitefly [...] and shape: Whiteflies are small, winged insects that are typically about 1-2 mm in length. They have a distinctive, triangular shape and hold their wings

• Anso-Mite Plus

  can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-60°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO₂ accumulation. [...] several weeks. They pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. Appearance Mobile stages are beige, droplet-shaped mites. Eggs

• House fly

  they are considered a serious pest because: They can form flying swarms inside barns and hen houses, making them a particularly annoying deterrent for [...] egg production and fly development occurring between 25–30°C. The small (1.2 mm), white eggs will only hatch if they remain moist, and creamy-white larvae

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a generalist predator. In addition [...] organisms. The larvae do not feed. Nymphs and adults prey mainly in the upper 1-2 cm of the soil. Adult females consume up to 4.5 thrips pupae per day. Life [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products