Eretmocerus eremicus

after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed [...] consume the host from within. The larvae use their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death [...] Females are lemon-yellow with green compound eyes and red ocelli, measuring about 0.75 mm, while males are slightly smaller, dark yellow to brown, with

Beetles

number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of [...] look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products in action. More beetle control videos How to get rid of beetles The latest [...] Coleoptera Beetles What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their

Diglyphus isaea

adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 [...] Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a [...] intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor

Aphipar

through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized [...] Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop [...] adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per

Black rot of carrots

rapidly as two to three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind [...] erred carrot disease. The seeds are the main source of primary infection and this may lead to death of seedlings. From the primary infection of leaves [...] temperatures from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative humidity (RH) of over 90% or when the leaves are wet.

Leaf miners

look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our leaf miner control products in action. More leaf miner control videos How to get rid of leaf miners [...] this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions [...] according to the season, culture method and the susceptibility of the host plant. This susceptibility can also vary considerably from one cultivar to another

Flies

control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. How to get rid of flies The latest news about [...] Diptera Flies What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage [...] organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae

Brown soft scale

the first instar nymph emerges from the egg under the mother’s scale. The pink crawlers are active for two or three days and disperse locally before settling [...] settling. Once fixed in position, their colour changes to a transparent, light brown and they begin to feed. Damage symptoms The scales produce enormous quantities [...] also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum has many host plants, including sub-tropical fruit crops (citrus, papaya, etc.) and

Drososan

action The Drososan trap needs to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant [...] pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. The trap density typically ranges from 1-20 per hectare. Timing Install the traps as [...] trap they drown in the attractant. The trap has been specifically designed to prevent the undesired trapping of other insects. Presentation One trap with

Aphidend

adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 [...] 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 keep the [...] of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids