• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  production in Europe is 100 million per year.’ Various Studies Richard is overseeing two tests at the farms Green 05 and Stals, in which Koppert is researching [...] NatuGro in strawberry Chemical crop protection is not sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait [...] Poinsettia growers who export to the UK know all about this. For example, there is a zero-tolerance policy towards Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) . ‘The

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures [...] the long-tailed mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug

• Biological Pest Control

  predators or parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or [...] Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the environment to manage [...] Biocontrol explained Biological pest control, often referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens

• Tomato looper

  each other. The hindwings are brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume is characteristically distinct. The antennae are [...] family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and [...] countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily

• Bumblebee pollination

  What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] between trees and rows while pollinating. This benefits cross pollination which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. Bumblebees are active from [...] Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are not very aggressive

• Red palm weevil

  distribution through the Mediterranean since the 1980s. Damage symptoms It is very difficult to recognize the first signs of red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus [...] attack are conspicuous. However, the damage done before these later stages when detection becomes easier, can suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs [...] build a solid elongated cocoon made of rolled-up palm fibres. After the cocoon is formed the larva enters a pre-pupal stage, its body contracts and it does

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider Mite Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide [...] and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first been [...] introduced in 1967 when it was used solely in greenhouses on both vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective solution

• Greenhouse whitefly

  and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking [...] es: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the [...] numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  counts, it becomes clear when pests enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will peak. In this way the grower is better prepared for potential [...] microorganisms, and pollination products during the first half of 2023, it is now our sticky trap product range that will enjoy a total makeover. The sticky