• Tobacco whitefly

  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 out [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] return to the underside of the leaves. The adult tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) has well-developed piercing-sucking mouthparts and begins to feed on

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

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  species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only [...] able to successfully navigate a complex network with countless interacting parameters. Moreover, we are able to transfer some of that passion to our supply

• Leaf miners

  enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological [...] most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions. Leaf miner damage Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly [...] leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato

• Pollination

  particularly with the help of Lucilia sericata flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient [...] of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called [...] one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer the

• Miglyphus

  second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the [...] depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are [...] temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Combined use Can be combined with Minusa. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt

• Cabbage looper

  after 3 to 4 days. Since their legs are confined to the front and rear of the body, they move in a “looping” manner. They take 15 to 20 days to pass through [...] deposit up to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical shape, with the flattened part attached to the leaf [...] colour and then change to a coffee brown colour when close to adult emergence. Finally, the adult has a mottled grayish-brown colour with a silvery figure eight

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  growth, Koppert uses beneficial insects and biopesticides with a proven scientific track record to control pest problems and promote healthy new cutting tissue [...] both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling the mobile adult [...] Predatory mites Expand all items Jeremy Webber (center) with two global Koppert experts brought in to solve a client’s thrips problem.

• Ervipar

  Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting [...] at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, like for instance Aphidend . Storage time [...] Recommended for you Parasitic wasps What is Biological Control? Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

• Natupol

  Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best [...] exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm [...] used for a wide range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week. Crops Round, beef and plum tomatoes

• Citripar

  Application Use a pen or sharp tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Hang the tube on the crop using the label according to the instructions on the label [...] depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the [...] 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Combined use Should be combined with Cryptobug or Cryptobug-L for effective control of the mealybugs . Storage