• Predatory insects

  featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid control. Another notable species is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri [...] larvae. Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical, Mirical-N), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes [...] voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species of lacewings, but they share common traits in their

• Woolly apple aphid

  General The woolly aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other [...] autumn but their eggs do not develop. Contrary to the situation in America, South Africa, and Australia, woolly aphid does not infest roots in Europe (except [...] few wingless egg-laying females are produced in autumn but their eggs do not develop further. Adult viviparous (wingless) females of the woolly aphid are

• Amblyseius swirskii

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] use of Amblyseius swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius [...] repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

• Citrus

  Since citrus originates from these warmer climates they are not frost hardy. Temperatures not falling below −2 °C (28 °F) are required for successful cultivation [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime [...] kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions

• Root rot of carrot

  As far as is known, Daucus carota (carrot) is the only host plant of the fungus. How to prevent root rot of carrot Studies have shown that 3several key [...] The fungus of R. carotae has delicate, simple morphological features hence is not easy to place it at the generic level. Årsvoll was the first to identify [...] the root, up to 20-25 per carrot root. They occur haphazardly. The fungus sporulates on root, leaf, and petiole lesions. Continuous light is best for in vitro

• Spical-Plus

  repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] al conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60% [...] citrus red mite ( Panonychus citri ); other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse

• Loose smut of wheat

  General Ustilago nuda f.sp. tritici is a basidiomyceteous fungus that affects wheat. It is also known as loose wheat smut, or loose smut of wheat. Damage [...] tritici remains invisible until head emergence. The first sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains [...] seed: Apply systemic fungicide treatment of seeds. Contact fungicides are not effective Apply heat treatment, but viability and germination rate should

• Pollination checklist tomato

  that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against condensation and rainwater Not all chemical [...] Pollen is released best at a relative humidity (RH) of between 50% and 80%. A relative humidity of more than 80%-85% will result in pollen not being released [...] You should preferably not position more than three hives together. Ensure that the hive exits point in different directions but not towards the crop.

• Swirski-Mite

  between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below 60% [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at te [...] larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] al conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60% [...] citrus red mite ( Panonychus citri ); other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse