entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath is eaten away. Infested fruits usually ripen prematurely and drop off. Life cycle and appearance
stone fruits (e.g. cherries, plums) being particularly susceptible to infestation. Life cycle and appearance of Spotted wing drosophila Adult spotted-wing
cleaning machinery and tools, destroy waste heaps, remove remaining roots, infested leaves Choose less susceptible or resistant cultivars when available Prevent
product range Application Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings
/release. Releases should be repeated weekly during the period when aphid infestation is expected. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of
situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as te first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release
plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded
reducing photosynthesis. Also due to the honeydew, cottony cushion scale infestations are often attended by ants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony cushion
