American serpentine leaf miner

pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms [...] since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) is highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum [...] cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature

Plant Health

ensuring long-term effectiveness and compliance with stringent chemical residue standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact [...] interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play [...] balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary metabolites, is essential for resilience against environmental stresses. Fostering plant

Broad mite

resembles the adult, but is slightly smaller and has only three pairs of legs. The emerging adult mite is roughly 0.2 mm long, oval and broad, and pale [...] feeding is mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack [...] females is different to the others and not used for walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle for one or two days and then emerge. This stage is often

Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an effective and environmentally friendly solution for biological pest control [...] bean seed flies , leaving natural enemies unharmed. Wilco Remijn, co-owner of an organic arable farm, recognizes the potential and efficacy of these beneficial [...] plays in managing bean seed fly infestations and minimizing crop damage. He is confident that without Capirel, resowing would have been necessary. Beneficial

Beetles

With more than 350,000 known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number [...] to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal [...] to see our beetle control products in action. More beetle control videos How to get rid of beetles The latest news about beetles

Diglyphus isaea

second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape, measuring 0.3 x 0.1 mm, and is transparent white in colour. It lies alongside [...] instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with a brown fat body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. [...] Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase [...] complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant [...] phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more sustainable agriculture."

Natutec Drone

company to supply the most capable and highly skilled drone pilots. UAV-IQ is an agricultural technology (“AgTech”) company that leverages deep experience [...] costs and time associated with manual biocontrol dispersal. An added advantage of the drone is also that the drone can disperse beneficial insects even after [...] of biological organisms in record time over large agricultural expanses. It is a unique dispersal mechanism that can carry a wide range of biological products

Anagyrus vladimiri

Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug [...] parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is available at Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The [...] wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is most effective at temperatures around 25°C/77°F. The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest

Thripex-Mini

using Thripex and it is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to [...] please follow the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under [...] strawberry mite, broad mite ), several other mites, honeydew and pollen. How does it work Adult predatory mites actively search for and feed on their prey