• Southern European marshland pyralid

  according to the crop: in begonia and kalanchoë a relatively small population can cause severe damage [...] behind the head capsule. There are 4 pairs of prolegs. Caterpillars are found in webs, preferably in damp, humid places and are thus mainly found low in the [...] spot in the vicinity. Pupation occurs in a cocoon made of webbing, frass and soil

• Chrysanthemum

  East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial [...] daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids and an extensive range of cultivars that are produced for commercial, horticultural [...] Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple and red. Recommended for you Spidex Vital: a game changer in spider mite control

• Olive scale

  General The olive scale, Saissetia oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental crops can also be affected. Damage symptoms [...] on the lower sides of mature leaves. Many young females migrate to twigs and branches later and remain there for the rest of their lives.

• American serpentine leaf miner

  , celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. [...] tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In

• California red scale

  California red scale (Aonidiella aurantii) belongs to the Diaspididae family and is a pest found worldwide, mainly in citrus, but also in fig, cotton, mango [...] some characteristic yellow dots around each gravid female, which may result in loss of shoots and branches. The fruit can be affected at all stages and [...] humans and their tools. In the hours after birth, they disperse over the tree in search

• Cactus mealybug

  mamillariae (formerly known as Spilococcus cactearum ) is a pest of cacti and other succulents. It was first described in England but its origin is not [...] in a sticky, foamy mass of wax threads, called an egg sac. First instar nymphs [...] long. Recommended for you Chrysoperla carnea Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Economical and better

• Blueberry

  belong to this section of Cyanococcus are commonly sold as ‘blueberries’ and originated in North America. Blueberries are usually elevated, reclining [...] . Their size varies from 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) to 4 meters (13 ft) in height. The berries are usually 5–16 millimeters (0.20–0.63 inch) in diameter [...] epicuticular wax, commonly known as the "bloom". Blueberries usually taste sweet and can vary in acidity. They have a sweet taste when mature, with variable

• Red palm weevil

  the base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest and most humid living tissues (growth areas) with a [...] individuals in the Mediterranean area are about 30 mm long, with females 10 to 15% larger [...] with all intermediates, depending on the number and size of black marks. Eggs are creamy white, shiny and oblong. Larvae are

• Cabbage looper

  General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato [...] defoliated and stunted. Life cycle and appearance of Trichoplusia ni Adults can deposit [...] days. Since their legs are confined to the front and rear of the body, they move in a “looping” manner. They take 15 to 20 days

• Capyphor

  Capyphor can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range [...] light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for [...] can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing