• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated [...] have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate [...] used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory mite was the first biological control

• Aphidend

  effective between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F), effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures. As gall-midges are active at night, it is crucial to [...] depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected [...] Aphidend as the predatory mites feed on the eggs of Aphidoletes aphidimyza . Can be combined with aphid parasitoids. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Aulacorthum solani ) The natural enemy Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to [...] plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg [...] 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 antennae

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  even at temperatures as low as 14 °C, it maintains high egg-laying and predation rates. Under fluctuating conditions, such as 16 hours at 16 °C and 8 hours [...] dosage of Limonica depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the [...] like thrips and whitefly . These predatory mites are employed as part of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering a sustainable and environmentally

• Tomato looper

  instead of the normal five and therefore the caterpillar moves with the same looping motion as an inchworm (geometrid). The cocoon is usually attached [...] originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and feeds on plants of over 20 families, among them crops such as cauliflower [...] strawberry, banana, sweet pepper and tomato but also chrysanthemum and geranium. An annual migrant from southern Europe, the golden twin-spot moth ( Chrysodeixis

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect on other [...] caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink [...] ’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity are important gains.

• Spidex Vital Go

  direct sunlight. In tomato only use Spidex Vital Go in hotspots Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid [...] 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 [...] persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to

• 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

• Mottled arum aphid

  colonies of mottled arum aphids can greatly reduce plant vigour and kill the plant through sucking of plant sap. However, also at lower densities the aphids [...] aphids can damage plants because they produce large amounts of honeydew, which provides an excellent substrate for the growth of black sooty mould. Large areas [...] areas of mould covering the leaves can reduce photosynthesis and also result in an unattractive plant with a much lower market value. Neomyzus circumflexus

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  traps, and this immediately tells you how the level of infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the [...] seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing [...] According to Jan van Nieuwkerk, the Natutec Scout app is an excellent tool for people with and without experience in biological plant protection. ‘On an entertaining