Neoseiulus cucumeris

colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight [...] in a bottle or bucket ( Thripex , Thripex-V). Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use o Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage [...] pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe [...] control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement [...] when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned

Broad mite

growth. Leaf feeding is mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication [...] possess four pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage [...] lay their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large

Leaf miners

lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of [...] miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of [...] cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation

Southern European marshland pyralid

later, the young larva is visible within the egg. The full-grown caterpillars are 20 to 30 mm long and have a creamy white colour. Along the dorsal surface [...] groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins, or low on the stem or stalk [...] caterpillars often stay in the lower strata of the crop, sometimes attacking the stem of the plant as well as the leaves. Late instar larvae burrow into soft

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

rot is first noticed when plants wilt at the time of first harvest or after that. The pith disintegrates and the stem becomes hollow. Because of the bacterial [...] bacterial growth in the pith, the stem seems wet and slimy. Above or below the hollow stem the vascular tissue keeps its normal colour. On the fruits, lesions [...] senescent leaves and from there grow through the petiole to the main stem through the xylem vessels. High humidity is required for disease development. Erwinia

Spidex

shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. [...] twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation.

Macro-Mite

at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size 50,000 predatory mites . Presentation 3 [...] soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose

Neoseiulus californicus

Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Neoseiulus californicus in bottles The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is available in a bottle

Predatory mites

knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory [...] particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading your crop, enabling you to introduce a substantial number of predatory mites