• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then release [...] and dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become

• FAQ Nematodes

  for the nematodes. This food enables the nematodes to complete their life cycle. Are there different types of entomopathogenic nematodes? Yes. The most [...] FAQs Beneficial nematodes 1. Nematodes in general What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur [...] can be host to this group of nematodes. By far the most nematodes belong to the group of saprophytes. These nematodes are harmless and live of dead organic

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  Pest Latin Name Black Vine weevil Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control [...] plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed [...] platura) by infecting the fly’s larvae in the soil. When applied to the affected area at sowing, the nematodes actively seek out bean seed fly larvae. Once [...] nematodes proved to be effective, as the larvae disappeared within a few days after the treatment. Beneficial nematodes control bean seed fly (Delia platura)

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Pupae What is the fecundity of Rhyzobius lophanthae? On average, females can lay around 600 eggs during their lifespan (at 25ºC). What are the optimal [...] Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] is What do armoured scales look like? There are many armoured scales. They are found underneath the leaves and on the stem. Nymphs and adults are small

• Tripidi

  causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop [...] fringe of hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species [...] belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and

• Mycotal_-_Brochure_-_A4_-_EN_-_GS_Koppert_2025_-_Digital.pdf

  humidity, the fungus grows from within through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the dead body, which may spread the infection to [...] After spraying the product, the blastospores germinate quickly and grow into hyphae that penetrate the pest body cavity. Once inside, the insect is killed [...] optimise product performance. The microclimate of the laminar layer underneath leaves determines the conditions for the fungus. Mode of action L2 whitefly

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and