• Orius laevigatus

  and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy [...] Orius laevigatus Orius laevigatus is a predator feeding on thrips . The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages [...] Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius laevigatus The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is available in a bottle ( Thripor-L

• Cryptobug-L

  after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally [...] situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release [...] 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for

• Codling moth

  It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms After invading the fruit, the larvae first form a small cavity just under the skin. The entry hole can be seen [...] 10-14 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 [...] spring. Larvae still in the apples at harvest can often be found in cracks in apple boxes or other places in the store.

• Citrus mealybug

  photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product [...] poses a problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics and sub-tropics on outdoor crops. The insect causes damage especially in fruit trees and [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  along the margin or the tip from early to midsummer. The necrotic area spreads over the leaf from the margin and is marked by a chlorotic band. In the beginning [...] bacterial levels in the leaves to neighbouring peach trees with the bacteria mainly in the roots is much more successful than the other way around. In general, [...] and plums): In peach, the canopy of infected plants is compact and umbrella-like due to the shorter internodes. The foliage is denser and the leaves are

• Cryptobug

  n Deploy Cryptobug on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop [...] after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you [...] products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However,

• Grape mealy bug

  to severe infestation of mealy bugs. Feeding damage in grapes is minimal but the marketability is greatly affected due to its cottony egg mass, honey dew [...] are orange in colour. First instar nymphs also called as crawlers are mobile, start sucking the plant sap and form colonies and are orange in colour. Female [...] to considerable yield loss. Damage symptoms Adults and nymphs suck the sap from the leaves, shoots, flowers and grape bunches. Malformation of leaves and

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  s roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection. Under conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt [...] solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks [...] prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski Ulti-Mite depends

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  applied to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth [...] you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG [...] through the link below. Download poster Bumblebee, honeybee, and wasp stings Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition