• Orius insidiosus

  . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in various agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide [...] insidiosus is available in bottles ( Thripor-I ) Shake bottle gently before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes [...] boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] approximately 0.3 mm in length. Best conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and [...] Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world. This predatory mite controls larvae of sciarid

• Beet armyworm

  the ground in preparation for pupation. Although pupation sometimes occurs in the crop, it usually takes place on the surface of the ground in a loosely [...] It is a serious pest in greenhouses, where it feeds on ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, roses and potted plants. In both the greenhouse [...] can spread to the stems, and in the worst cases to the fruit. This often leads to the entire contents being consumed. In ornamental crops the worst damage

• Obscure mealybug

  yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must [...] sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs [...] covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder, threads, spiky projections or platelets. Eggs are laid in a sticky, foamy mass of wax threads

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation with distributor Mertens and decided that in spring [...] There are many oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for [...] management. Buha manages some 9000 solitary oak trees withing this municipality. In 2020 the level of infestation with the oak processionary caterpillar within

• Mediterranean corn stalkborer

  points, resulting in 'deadheart' symptoms as terminal leaves die, and may also cause stem breakages. Larvae may also feed in maize cobs and in inflorescence [...] brown. In Mediterranean regions, four generations occur per year and adult flights begin in March; other, sometimes more significant flights occur in April [...] pest of maize in Southern Europe and North Africa. It can also attack sorghum, sugarcane, wheat, rice and barley. Damage symptoms Larvae feed in stems, eating

• Leopard moth

  black to black. Eggs are laid in June or July in in wounds or cracks in the bark. Each female can lay several 100 eggs, usually in batches. The newly emerged [...] galleries. Development takes 2-3 years. The larvae pupate in the feeding galleries in a silken cocoon. In early summer the pupae wriggles out of the gallery to [...] Leopard moth ( Zeuzera pyrina ), is an important pest of many fruit tree species in Southern Europe, including apple, pear, plum, cherry, citrus and olive. It

• Anso-Mite

  intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] g. European red mite , Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-60°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation.

• Rosy apple aphid

  plantaginea lays eggs in autumn in bark crevices on spurs and smaller branches, and on the base of buds of apple trees. The eggs hatch in spring and at first [...] Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and also occurs in Africa, North and South America, and Asia and can cause severe [...] great variety in colour. They moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Adult

• Triario GR

  spp. and Sclerotinia spp .. In addition, Triario GR promotes plant growth and uniformity. Crops Triario GR can be used in most open field crops. Mode of [...] spores)/gram. Application Triario GR can be spread on the soil or in the furrow. In case of mechanical application with a granule spreader, the spreader's [...] or 375-750 gram/m³ of growing substrate Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your