Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

impact on the surrounding environment and we wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them [...] farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses in the ‘90s for [...] allows us to achieve the maximum effectiveness. The crops are now strong and healthy and the Tuta absoluta is not such a big problem anymore thanks to the

Citrus mealybug

distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics [...] photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate [...] lived and can be hard to spot. They are smaller than the females, have two pairs of wings and two long tail filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize

Atheta

typically be equal, 1:1 females to males. Eggs hatch in 3-4 days to begin their larval stages. Larvae resemble adult form, and their pupal chambers are constructed [...] expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality [...] Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases al- most black – in color. The adult beetle can be anywhere between 3-4 mm.

Encarsia formosa

places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] presence in greenhouses and other controlled environments helps maintain balance and reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance [...] transparent to brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with

Bugs

cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss. Effective [...] populations and support sustainable, residue-free production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order [...] five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops.

Grape downy mildew

leaf drop in severe infections, reducing photosynthesis and vine vigor Shoot and tendril symptoms Brown to dark lesions on young shoots and tendrils Distorted [...] diseases in wine and table grape production worldwide. The disease spreads rapidly under warm and wet conditions, infecting leaves, shoots, and young berries [...] before it can be visually detected in the field. Leaf symptoms Yellowish to light-green oil spots on the upper leaf surface, often angular and limited by

Phytoseiulus persimilis

es. Females are approximately 0.6 mm in length, and although males are slightly smaller, flatter and more elongated, they are difficult to distinguish [...] deutonymph and adult, except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider [...] consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative humidity. In general, the consumption

Diglyphus isaea

the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always [...] miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management [...] always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range

Entomite-M

The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i [...] Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic [...] soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady

Swirski-Mite

Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites pierce their prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck [...] necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2