Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

without an impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over the years, we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have [...] into their crops, ensuring optimal performance, is an integral part of our DNA. Nothing beats original What we can do for you and your crop Whether you're

Impatiens thrips

americanus is often found low in the crop. In sweet pepper the damage can be seen as discolouration of older leaves at the bottom of the plant. Life cycle and [...] crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Echinothrips americanus [...] exclusively on the leaves and is often present on weeds in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues

Knowing & recognizing

photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained [...] company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for

Life cycle of aphids

Greenhouse whitefly

whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals . Life cycle and appearance of Greenhouse whitefly The greenhouse [...] General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world [...] 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

Neoseiulus cucumeris

and lays about two eggs per day. Life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris The life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris consists of the following stages: egg, larva, [...] cucumeris is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae of various [...] which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing [...] I now have more trust in the result.’ From Jan’s point of view, it is not even about the exact number of whitefly stuck on the sticky traps. ‘No,’ he says [...] for whitefly is no longer necessary. We photograph the sticky traps and immediately see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved

Aphipar

mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into [...] cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii) ; tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ); peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action

Life cycle of aphids

Western flower thrips

patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When [...] finally the adult insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks [...] to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey