• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  Recommended for you Koppert At Cultivate 2026 Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips Got Mealybugs [...] GrowerTalks Magazine Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation Mealybug control: Which beneficial [...] thrips control: always a good idea Trianum can hold its ground Whitefly – small pest, big problem Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences Trianum is a

• Aphidius matricariae

  widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  and moth females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit [...] species lays dozens, the other thousands. Phase 2: from egg to caterpillar A small caterpillar hatches from the egg. Caterpillars are insatiable and eat almost [...] species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that it’s no longer possible to salvage it. As the

• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch [...] are minute black winged insects that suck plant sap and can be a serious pest of ornamental and food plants when present in large numbers. They come in [...] pesticides sprays that once dry may linger on the plant for days. Sometimes the chemical residue stays with the plant for long enough that a child or pet may encounter

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  of Mite Plant Damage Larvae, nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily [...] spider mites on cucumber plants, and thus laid the foundation for the biological control of many plant pests on numerous plants in the horticultural and [...] eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites swarm. With heavy infestations, plants may become completely

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  lophanthae? Both the adults and the larvae feed on armoured scale insects. Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible [...] into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both greenhouse [...] They are found underneath the leaves and on the stem. Nymphs and adults are small and covered by a scale. They are oval/ round and vary in colour from white

• Protected vegetables

  in vegetable crops Vegetable pests can inflict serious damage in terms of plant growth and crop yield. The most common pests in vegetable crops are aphids [...] are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and their fruits. Common vegetable diseases are damping-off, fusarium wilt [...] des are derived from natural sources and are designed to control fungal plant diseases while minimizing harm to the environment and human health. Biofungicides

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  members from Koppert include experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems [...] biological control agents to fight insect pests and fungi that threaten cannabis plants. A quality supplier, the company offers dependable delivery schedules and [...] this year as well. They specialize in supporting home growers, enthusiasts, small businesses, and retail centers with chemical free biological pest control

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  first glance. Yet its ability to reproduce quickly, remain hidden within plant tissues, and cause substantial crop damage makes it one of the most concerning [...] pest frequently hides within flowers, developing tissues, and protected plant structures, making early detection difficult. The result is a pest that can [...] s have noted that the species frequently hides inside flowers and young plant tissues, where populations can build beyond the reach of routine scouting

• Diglyphus isaea

  miner control with the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera [...] recognized by a broad black stripe over the hind leg, whereas males have two small black bands