Macro-Mite

insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae, Lyprauta larvae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae

Macrolophus pygmaeus

The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot in the middle. The hind part is colourless with a vague brown marking [...] problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible [...] well as the larvae of leaf miners . When the bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although

Beetles

is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored [...] the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their hard wing covers (elytra). With more than 350,000 known [...] The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles usually possess a pair of membranous wings beneath

Tutasan

tomato leaf miner moths in combination with Pherodis Tuta absoluta . Pests Tomato leaf miner moth ( Tuta absoluta ). Crops Tomato. Mode of action The Tutasan [...] Tutasan trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone which lures the male moths [...] Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part of the trap Fill the trap with water to the level indicated

Green peach aphid

and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When [...] is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly polyphagous aphid with summer [...] balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season

Deltatrap

trap into a triangle Place a sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle [...] Pherodis capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where [...] monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs

Parasitic wasps

wasps are highly specialized, with different species targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them [...] animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitic wasps Using parasitic wasps for pest control offers a range of benefits: Enhanced crop protection : Parasitic [...] introduction of parasitic wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates

Cotton leafworm

pale green with a brownish head. In the last larval stage, they are 35 to 45 mm long. Coloration varies from grey to reddish or yellowish, with a median dorsal [...] littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is [...] They are laid in clusters of 20 to 500 pieces on lower leaf surfaces, often on the lower parts of the plant. The female covers the eggs with brownish-yellow

Obscure mealybug

originates from South America, but can now be found in many parts of the world with a temperate climate. It has a very similar appearance to the citrus mealybug [...] effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order [...] an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac

Entomite-M

insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other