Citrus mealybug

reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small [...] cucumber, melon and aubergine. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment [...] are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The

Amblyseius swirskii

these pests, Amblyseius swirskii effectively controls thrips and whitefly. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck [...] small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory [...] are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblyseius swirskii do not need to feed. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish

Swirski Ulti-Mite

crop over a period of several weeks. Using their piercing mouthparts, they feed on prey by extracting its contents. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet, made [...] controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions [...] after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage

Miglyphus

leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled [...] after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage

Predatory mites

predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they [...] pairs of legs) stage, it begins feeding immediately. During the protonymphal, deutonymphal and adult stages the mites feed almost continuously. Protonymphs [...] horticultural settings. These tiny arthropods are natural enemies of many plant-feeding mites and insects like spider mites , whitefly and thrips . Predatory mites

Whitefly

This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which [...] look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our whitefly control products in action. More whitefly control videos How to get rid of whitefly The

Enermix

parasitic wasps parasitize second to fourth stage larvae of the whitefly . Host feeding also takes place. Visual effect Trialeurodes vaporariorum pupae parasitized [...] Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions [...] after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage

Potato aphid

At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life [...] the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids lay

Aphidius colemani

Aphidius colemani is available at Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp [...] times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for [...] that of Aphidius spp. The aphids do not die at once but usually continue to feed and secrete honeydew. Second and third instar aphids are preferred, but all

Tobacco aphid

At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. They are usually found in closely packed colonies, although they are [...] the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood