• Isarid

  program designed to keep insect and mite populations below levels that damage plants and other food crops. Integrate Isarid into an overall pest management [...] management strategy whenever pesticide use is necessary. Pests Whiteflies, aphids , thrips , psyllids , mealybugs , leaf hoppers, plant bugs , weevils, gr [...] OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV Application Isarid can be used on: Greenhouse plants (Food crops, Ornamentals , Trees, Shrubs, and Ornamental

• Operation Mealybug

  causing considerable damage to crops. Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul [...] stage, under the product name Cryptobug-L. Damage symptoms of mealybugs Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species [...] s. A few species can also transmit harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  know that just one parasitic wasp can kill up to 300 aphids ? See the page 'Products & Solutions' on our website for more information about which natural [...] management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical plant protection products [...] That means they won't harm natural enemies or do so to a limited extent, leaving the biological system intact. Naturally present Over the past ten years

• Amblyseius andersoni

  around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing the predatory [...] Amblyseius andersoni preys on several other small organisms such as whitefly , tarsonemid mites and rust mites. They can also feed on pollen which is useful [...] are about 0.5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly peach potato aphids and glasshouse potato aphids ), and Duponchelia moths . Amazone Plants [...] products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite [...] plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its highly automated

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  organisms allowing growers to capitalize on nature's innate ability to combat aggressive pests such as thrips , aphids , and spider mites . Natural pest control [...] before it occurs. Aphid and thrips control is accomplished primarily through three products, Aphidius colemani ( Aphipar ) which controls aphids , Orius insidiosus [...] pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective customers. Based on their extensive experience, Koppert's knowledgeable staff will work with you

• Amblyseius swirskii

  cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours [...] Amblyseius swirskii preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen, which is useful for [...] of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult. Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are app

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  problems. It pricks cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucks them dry. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, which are very characteristic [...] Thripor-I Orius insidiosus Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless [...] characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  These biocontrol agents can include predators (e.g., ladybugs feeding on aphids ), parasitoids (e.g., parasitic wasps targeting caterpillars ), and pathogens [...] of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as crop yields, prices, and the costs associated [...] agents are a proven strategy for managing target species, decreasing reliance on pesticides, and improving ecosystem health. Economic methods including co

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop loss. The rapid damage requires proactive and effective [...] ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an effective and environmentally friendly [...] friendly solution for biological pest control of bean seed flies , leaving natural enemies unharmed. Wilco Remijn, co-owner of an organic arable farm,