• Coleobug

  beetle that feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence of prey and remain in [...] species. Crops Coleobug can be used on a wide variety of crops thanks to its adaptability and generalist diet. Mode of action Both larvae and adults actively [...] conditions Both larvae and adults of Coleomegilla maculata are voracious predators capable of consuming an average of more than 30 individuals per day under

• Soybean

  soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, that [...] global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein. [...] that grows clustered in small bunches of three to five pods. Each pod measures between 3-8 centimetres long (1-3 inch) and contains two or four seeds that

• Click beetles

  themselves into the air with a audible click. Hence their name. Their larvae are called wireworms and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms [...] into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult [...] General Click beetles are elongate beetles with a hard exoskeleton, with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back

• Adalia bipunctata

  two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural [...] per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] aphids at various stages of their life cycle, helping to control aphid populations and prevent crop damage. Adalia bipunctat a is often employed in integrated

• Quad

  and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One hive containing 4 separate extra large colonies of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and [...] with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white sliding door of each [...] ventilated environment, out of reach of direct sunlight. Hygiene Remove bumblebee hives after flowering of the crop and no later than 12 weeks after introduction

• Chrysoperla carnea

  , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family [...] honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla [...] agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae of green lacewings are particularly effective

• Thrips

  "frass," which is a type of waste material that they produce as they feed. The frass looks like small black or white specks on the surface of leaves or flowers [...] larval instars, a pre-pupa and a pupal instar, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits [...] order Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There

• Shore fly

  occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Life cycle and appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly [...] short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of conspicuous eyes. The wings have grey-brown patches. Although shore flies can occasionally [...] commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting

• Rice root aphid

  However, they can only live a few days without feeding on a host plant and they give birth to live offspring instead of laying eggs. Damage symptoms Because [...] or all of the following symptoms: Wilting; leaves become discoloured and yellow. “Honeydew” deposited on the plant by aphids promotes the growth of mould [...] mould and fungus. Transmission of viral disease between plants. Life cycle and appearance of the Rice root aphid Like most aphids , the rice root aphid appears

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  brown or black, and eventually decay. The quantity of aphids consumed by a gall midge larva depends on temperature, relative humidity, age and size of the aphids [...] from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes [...] weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for