• Garden swift moth

  grassland in large numbers. The females broadcast up to 300 eggs at random whilst in flight. The larvae feed in the soil on roots of many plants. They make [...] Similar symptoms can be found in other crops that are attacked. Life cycle and appearance of Garden swift moth The moths have a wingspan of 25-40 mm, with yellowish [...] soon thereafter. The larvae are up to 35 mm long, whitish, shiny and partly translucent. The dark gut is clearly visible. The head and the prothoracic plate

• Experience Centre

  average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted in consultation. The Experience [...] you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our clients with the most effective [...] pollination , come and visit the Koppert Experience Centre where you can take an interactive journey through the fascinating world of sustainable cultivation

• Carnation tortrix

  (with a dark brown band in the females and two red bands in the males) and the hindwings (bright orange) ensure that the moths of the species are easy to recognize [...] silken mass. The larvae hide inside the rolled leaves, growing tips or flowers that have been spun together. The feeding caterpillars of the carnation tortrix [...] not be apparent that flowers are infested. The species is particularly troublesome in the culture of carnations and strawberries in greenhouses; the damage

• Halyosan

  Dosage Finally place the bucket on top of the obstruction ring Timing Place the traps at the edge of the premise, at a height of 1 to 2 meters Combined use [...] tube on the vanes Place the pheromone dispenser at the tube Place the obstruction ring that avoids that the adults escape from the trap on top of the conical [...] minimum distance of 20 m between them Notes Never place the traps inside the crop as this may increase damage in the direct vicinity of the traps Storage

• Codling moth

  invading the fruit, the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then [...] burrows towards the core and eats a large proportion of the flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath [...] days. The first instar larvae burrow into the fruitlets, often through the calyx. Larger fruits are usually entered through the side or near the stalk

• Mycotal

  destroy the tissues. The fungus then grows through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may spread the infection [...] coverage is essential for the best results. Direct the spray onto the underside of the leaves and to the growing points Agitate the spray solution continuously [...] ly during application Apply Mycotal at the end of the day For optimal results repeat the Mycotal treatment, at the specified interval, to target new juvenile

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation [...] nematodes enter the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Photorhabdus [...] should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least

• Leek moth

  triangle in the middle of the posterior edge of the forewings. The hindwings are uniformly grey. The moth are active at night and rest during the day. Development [...] ured, silk cocoon made of characteristic meshes spun on the surface of the leaves or on the flower-stalk of the host plant. The pupa is 7-8 mm long, its [...] hatching, the young larva explores the surface and mines the green leaves. On reaching the third instar, the larva penetrates the young leaves, the flower

• Long-tailed mealybug

  mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or [...] it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug but it n

• Velvetbean caterpillar

  singly, on the undersides of the leaves or occasionally, on the stems and petioles. The eggs are laid in early night, As the temperature drops and the humidity [...] conditions of high infestation or food shortages, its colour darkens. During the day, these months can be found in shaded spots, at the base of the plants [...] throughout its lifetime. From the fourth to the sixth stages, the caterpillars consume around 95% of the total, which is 100 to 120 cm 2 per caterpillar. If not