Cutworms

usually observed as a cutting of young seedlings, often causing death of the cut seedlings. Sometimes wilting is observed because of partial cutting. A larva [...] segetum . The larvae of these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is [...] continues cutting. Therefore, relatively small populations of cutworms can destroy entire stands of crops, such as cotton or maize. As plants become larger

Aphidius ervi

ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic [...] aggressive and can even pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread

Citrus mealybug

search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of eggs in an elongated cottony egg sac composed of white waxy threads. Once the eggs are laid [...] 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 [...] hed from other mealy bugs by their possession of 18 pairs of relatively short wax rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer ‘tail filaments’

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers [...] collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them

Integrated Pest Management

t. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice [...] techniques like Rollertraps or Horiver contribute to control of the flying stages of pests like whitefly and thrips . For some other pests, pheromone traps can

Crane flies

General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses [...] causes brown spots in grasslands, turf and cereal fields. Exit holes of the burrows of the larvae might also be visible. Secondary damage may come from birds [...] appearance of Crane flies Adult crane flies are large flies with females reaching 45-50 mm across. They have long, spindly legs and one pair of narrow, clear

Koppert One

evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality or hindered development from eggs or pupae, as well as indirect [...] Side Effects app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural [...] indirect effects such as reduced fertility (egg laying), problems with regard to moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database serves as

Two-spotted spider mite

leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle and appearance of Spider mite Two-spotted spider [...] ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due [...] plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced photosynthesis, increased

Onion thrips

finally the adult insect. The eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted [...] leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] many others. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops in six stages: egg, two larval instars, prepupa, pupa, and

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae [...] mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However [...] between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Feeding behaviour of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri All moving stages of Cryptolaemus montriouzieri prey on mealybugs , seizing