• Cotton aphid

  General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid [...] The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an important vector for viral diseases. This aphid species can transmit more than 50 different viruses, including [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the [...] have some nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away [...] positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 [...] treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ [...] field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on Macrolophus , which is biologically very close to Nesidiocoris

• Aphidius colemani

  abdomen that is shorter than the wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with [...] colemani Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its [...] horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests:

• Long-tailed mealybug

  other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or asexual, the [...] l regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the [...] growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  ps, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect.Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E, it is possible to use many more beneficials and [...] production costs, so you can use many more beneficials at less expense. It is possible for you to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control [...] canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms of transport volume and the supply chain is more sustainable.

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended recommendations for use nearer the time. We may need to apply it more often or release greater [...] delivery security which is yet another advantage for users. Growers benefit greatly from Spidex Vital , and their spider mite control becomes more robust. Tim [...] ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical

• Cabbage leafroller

  webs in which they hide, or live inside fruit or flowers. It is these webs that cause the leaves to curl. Many of these webs are empty, and it is thought [...] causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die. Life cycle and appearance of Cabbage leafroller An adult female is 12 mm long and is ochre-yellow with [...] markings. The male is slightly smaller and slimmer, more clearly marked and lighter in colour. Both have two brown marks on each wing, the more proximal pair

• Pollination

  What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther [...] anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of

• Caterpillars

  that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family [...] be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition [...] control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More caterpillar control videos