• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  Preferences Although whiteflies are comfortable in various locations, development is faster in some crops than in others. Whiteflies multiply much faster on [...] whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops under glass in particular. The [...] including tomato, cucumber, aubergine, courgette, bean, and pepper as well as potato. Many ornamental crops, including rose, gerbera, hibiscus, and poinsettia

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  Cryptobug-L , predatory beetles in their larval state. That’s key. Adults can fly away but the larvae can’t fly and they can’t see so they have one job: to [...] flowers. Mealybugs are pests for all seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they [...] warm up in spring. To make matters worse, these pests have a waxy coating that’s like a suit of armor protecting them from many pesticides. In dense crops

• American serpentine leaf miner

  cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown [...] chrysanthemum, gerbera, gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the [...] exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical , is [...] is also at home in just about every crop. Neoseiulus californicus is only ineffective in crops such as tomatoes, so you'll have to find another solution [...] spider mites in these cases. The most common spider mite is Tetranychus urticae , the two-spotted spider mite – and the predatory mite in Spical goes mad

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  and settings used in their area or used in cannabis cultivation. This allows us to know what pest pressures are currently problematic in any specific region [...] grower wants (and doesn’t want) in the product. Lane Holland, right at home under the glow of HPS lights, works with a partner in the Midwest. It’s the best [...] cannabis) is one of the most aggressive species encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions for this problematic pest

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  to support crops before problems begin. Consider adding Trianum-P ( T. harzianum T-22 ), Microflora ( B. subtilis, B. amyloliquefaciens ), Isarid ™ ( I [...] instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey [...] over time than other generalists. Now available in larger bottle counts. Substitute with Swirski-Mite in high temperatures. Talk to an IPM Expert Hybrid

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision [...] Koen Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Successful biocontrol in potatoes Big impact starts small Trianum can hold its ground Whitefly [...] Disease control In the battle against plant diseases in agriculture and horticulture, knowledge is a strong ally. By identifying common diseases, implementing

• Cyclamen mite

  and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized patches, because the mite spreads [...] resemble the damage caused by viruses. Infested leaves are twisted or curled, distorted, brittle and smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged [...] damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour with the leaves

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

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• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  product controls various insect pests in stone fruits, soft fruits such as cranberries and strawberries, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables such as cabbage [...] become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea have [...] instance. In addition, the Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes use an ambushing tactic to combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer