Beneficial microorganisms

positive effects to their environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control [...] harnessed for pest control through applications like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical [...] damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it

Green peach aphid

yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] grey-green, pink or red in colour. They appear matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a yellow-green to green or even reddish [...] native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly polyphagous

Amblyseius swirskii

almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Amblyseius [...] actively search for food on the underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten [...] leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius swirskii in bottles The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii is available in a bottle ( Swirski-Mite ).

Neoseiulus cucumeris

actively search for food on the underside of leaves. Due to their size and colour they are difficult to spot in the crop. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Neoseiulus cucumeris in sachets [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips populations

Neoseiulus californicus

is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus in bottles The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is available in a bottle ( Spical [...] weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about [...] predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging

Phytoseiulus persimilis

adult, except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider mite colony [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Phytoseiulus persimilis in sachets [...] Protonymphs and deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Best conditions for use of Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus

Amblydromalus limonicus

and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus limonicus The predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus is available in a bottle ( Limonica ). [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about

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Cotton aphid

yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses reproduction [...] population. Large individuals (up to 1.8 mm long) are usually dark green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at a high temperature can be much