• Beetles

  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 pest in crops or stored [...] There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the [...] larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  During snowfall, orientation is seriously disturbed as snow reflects 90% of UV-light. When snow covers the greenhouse, it acts as an effective UV filter, affecting [...] As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems [...] a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better to close the hives as well. Bumblebees can fly and forage under artificial

• Green potted plants

  with a straight stem. Croton belongs to the spurge family of Euphorbiaceae and is an extensive, flowering plant. Succulents , also referred to as succulent [...] succulent plants or at times as water storage plants, are plants with thick and fleshy parts that serve to retain water in arid climates or dry soils. [...] About There are many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because

• Nutari

  Use Nutari as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions [...] montdorensis ) in the beginning of the season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative

• Corn earworm

  They primarily feed on flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are nocturnal, since [...] through feeding, and some larvae can also be seen on the surface. However, they usually hide within the organelle, leaving an entry hole as their only visible [...] since they react to light radiation at night and are attracted to light traps, especially using ultraviolet light. This capture method, together with aggregation

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic [...] to become a leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an irregularly serrated hole at the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s [...] rock wool slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends

• Pepper weevil

  on is to inspect the ground as well as the flowers and immature fruit, since they throw themselves to the ground and keep still when they detect a threat [...] colour and eyes which are yellow at first, and become darker after a few days; after three to six days, this stage is fully complete and it becomes an adult [...] When they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active

• V10_PMRA_Label_EN.pdf

  family (e.g. pepper, potato and eggplant) and basil. Ensure that V10-treated tomato plants are isolated from these crops as well as any other crops of the [...] virus (Strains CH2, EU and LP) RATE: 0.8 L V10/ha in a total water-based application mixture of 8 L/ha APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Refer and follow the provided [...] directions on the label. It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label

• Broad mite

  diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family. There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites [...] fourth pair of legs to carry around young pharate females (quiescent nymphs) that are still in their larval cuticle. Mating occurs as soon as the adult female [...] aubergine, tomato and cucumber. Additionally, many ornamental crops such as azalea, begonia, gerbera and cyclamen are also affected. Outside in temperate climates

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs per [...] crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected [...] but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory mite was the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s