• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  aubergines, the preventative introduction of the predatory bug Orius is an important basis in the fight against thrips. But beware: this predatory bug is very [...] disrupting the natural balance within the crop. A choice of predatory mites In ornamental crops, predatory mites are the foot soldiers in the battle against [...] course, you have to ensure that the thrips can find the sticky traps and Rollertraps. Using an attractant is the perfect aid in this regard. Further information

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  abilities, and cost effectiveness has made Spidex an integral part of IPM programs in strawberries and raspberries. In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus [...] provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to feed on multiple pests such as thrips and [...] cyclamen mite . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third option for control of this aggressive pest. The gall midge, Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend )

• Black vine weevil

  instars. Once the temperature rises, the larvae become active again. The full-grown larvae pupate in spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be [...] weevil consists of an egg, 6 or 7 larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult beetle. In temperate climates in the Northern hemisphere, the first adult weevils [...] fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. It belongs to the family Curculionidae. Damage symptoms The major damage is caused by the feeding of

• New Packaging

  benzene, an ingredient in Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam [...] produced in the USA annually, 80% of which is destined for the trash. Koppert is consistently striving to not only improve our products, but also the way that [...] expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable packaging within the first quarter of

• Spider mites and other mites

  magnifying glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused [...] n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms of transport volume and the supply chain is more sustainable. The existing Chrysopa product (larvae) will remain [...] disrupt the total biological system in the greenhouse. The product contains no carrier material, so leaves remain clean. This is particularly an advantage [...] resulted in a new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  mites in these places. This is also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size [...] mites are green or red in colour, and the adults have two spots on their backs. They also move quite slowly. The predatory mites, on the other hand, move very [...] crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider mite and predatory mites . They’re usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden [...] eggs, the female damages the plant. Such damage can lead to a deformation. 7. Action is needed: if measures are not taken, the thrips population in the [...] y. The western flower thrips , for example, doubles its population in four days . So there's no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its

• Predatory insects

  aphids in a short period. Aphidalia, featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid control. Another notable species is the predatory [...] reduces the environmental impact associated with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem. Reduced need for chemicals The use of [...] predatory insects often results in a decreased reliance on chemical pesticides. This reduction is beneficial for both the environment and human health, as

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  Specializes in parasitizing L2-L3 whitefly larvae and engages in host feeding. Egg placement: Lays eggs beneath whitefly larvae, penetrating the host at the fourth [...] it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted by growers' [...] parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse