Effective thrips control with predatory mites

human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] Over the years, we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have several patents to our name. Our stability in breeding

Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide backlist in the value chain Reduces the number of pesticide applications Environmentally friendly [...] introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha [...] Proven results In various field experiments, under different climatic conditions, we have researched the effectiveness of Rhyzobug . As well as the optimal

Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees and bumblebees [...] honeybees. This abundance of pollen proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits

Pepino mosaic virus

observed. In Europe, the Chilean strain (CH2) is dominant and present in 90% of the infections. If more strains are found in case of infection, the infection [...] into the host genome. This process involves the synthesis of viral proteins and the assembly of new virus particles. Four different strains of the virus [...] mild isolate of the PepMV. This prevents subsequent infections with aggressive isolates of the same virus and, therefore, the symptoms of the disease do

A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

various stages of the whitefly life cycle. The foundation of effective whitefly control Monitoring for early detection Evenly distribute the sticky traps [...] parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse [...] cards across the crop in a grid pattern. Alternatively, use yellow roller tape ( Horiver Rollertrap ) along each row to maximize the capture of whitefly adults

Mealybugs and scales

sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs [...] mealybugs in your crop Life cycle of mealybugs & scales Mealybug & scale damage Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, [...] low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess

Thrips

she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet pepper, for instance [...] hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] pupate on the plant or in the ground. The pre-pupal and pupal instars are recognizable by their developing wing buds. Compared with the pre-pupa, the pupa has

Corn earworm

green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the young kernels at the tip of the cob. During the third instar, the larvae turn [...] since the cold reduces or halts their development. Damage symptoms The female lays small quantities of eggs, between one and three, in the hairs of green [...] caterpillar surviving, which will start to feed again on the tip of the cob, making holes in the corn. In other crops, they prefer flower buds and soft fruit

Stable fly

travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms Stable flies typically congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can [...] can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number per leg is as [...] oviposit for the first time). After mating the females lay their small (~1 mm long), white, sausage-shaped eggs (singly, or in bunches of 25–30) in humid areas

Caterpillars

to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran [...] greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves [...] to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind