• Rhyzobug FAQ

  orange/pink in colour. Rhyzobius Cryptolaemus 2,5 mm 1,6x larger 4 mm What is the mode of action of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Both the adults and the larvae [...] com). It shows the compatibility of the product. Will ants influence the effect of Rhyzobug? Ants will remove larvae of Rhyzobug and carry them to their [...] holes in scale cover. What is the life cycle of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Eggs are laid underneath scales in groups of 1-5 eggs. After hatching, R. lophanthae goes

• Faba bean

  Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They [...] specifically cultivated for food production have pods which are 15-25 cm long and 2-3 cm thick. Each bean pod contains some 3-8 seeds. These seeds are round or

• Peach twig borer

  quantities of gum. Attacks on fruits can cause significant yield loss. Life cycle and appearance of Peach twig borer The moths have a wingspan of 12-16 mm [...] early June and those of the second generation in late July and August. Eggs are laid on the base of leaves and hatch after about 2 weeks. The larvae bore [...] a pest of peach and also attacks apricots and almonds. It occurs in Europe, North Africa, North America, and Asia. Damage symptoms The tips of attacked

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall [...] Feeding behaviour of Aphidoletes aphidimyza The searching behaviour of adult female gall midges is extremely efficient. They are capable of locating aphid-infested [...] per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

• Red-belted clearwing

  amongst decayed wood and masses of frass. After 2-4 weeks, the pupae comes out of the cocoon and wiggles to the surface of the bark, where the remains can [...] Damage symptoms of Red-belted clearwing The bark covering infested parts peels of readily and the infestation encourages invasion of fungal pathogens [...] in warm, sunny weather. The eggs are laid in crevices of the trunk of host trees or at the base of main branches, often close to wounds. The larvae emerging

• Black tea thrips

  droplets of black excrement from the thrips. Life cycle and appearance of Black tea thrips Adult black tea thrips are dark brown with the apex of the abdomen [...] widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and has been recorded from more than [...] ornamentals . Damage symptoms The black tea thrips feeds primarily on the foliage of ornamental plants. It attacks the lower surface first and, as feeding progresses

• Buxatrap

  the trap on a stick at a height of 1.5 metres Replace the pheromone capsules every eight weeks Dosage 1 trap per 30-180 m 2 . Timing Use Buxatraps when moths [...] pheromone. Pests Box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ). Crops Box trees Mode of action The Buxatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone [...] dispensers release a species-specific sex pheromone which lures the males of the box tree moth into the trap. Once in the trap they cannot escape and are

• Optimizing bumblebee hive schedules in winter

  density: Starting from mid-October to the end of November, gradually increase the number of bumblebee hives by 1.5 to 2.5 times the standard hive density per hectare [...] pollination conditions, and the importance of timely coordination with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of bumblebee colonies. Understanding effective [...] plant rows extend beyond 100 meters, add 2 extra hives per hectare per week, specifically positioned above the ends of the plant rows. This ensures consistent

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  1% -61% 0,5% 0 -80% End of 1 generation 15-06-2009 st Untreated End of 1st generation 15-06-2010 Capirel Impact of one or two Capirel applications [...] Impact of Capirel autumn application on codling moth (Cydia pomonella) damage on apples, France - Independent trial (GDA84) Fruit damage % 2% 1,5% 1% [...] in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used for baby compotes, and plums on 2 hectares. He started his orchard

• Rophoria

  Pests All species/stages of aphids . Mode of action Adult hoverflies emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. The young larvae [...] only skins remain. Dark excrements (meconium) on the leaves is an indicator of hoverfly larvae activity. Pack size 100 pupae. Presentation 3,5x3,5x3,5 cm [...] box until you arrive at the release point. Carefully open the perforated lid of the carboard box. Hang the open box vertically on the plants, preferably close