• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and [...] sees opportunities for traditional methods to evolve. Moreover, consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture [...] environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach

• Stable fly

  populations are very large (> 25 flies/leg), the insects will begin to cluster on the animals’ undersides and flanks as well. Stable flies are persistent [...] Adult stable flies are between 5–7 mm in size and largely resemble the house fly , even having a four-striped thorax. However, they are light grey in colour; [...] genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed on mammalian blood (particularly

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  with most, if not all of the pest problems that trouble cannabis, including thrips , fungus gnats, spider mites , and more, and built successful bioprograms [...] pest pressure. Koppert’s experts provide trusted tech support to growers and are also pioneers of innovation. They’re constantly researching and discovering

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 14, 2024

  mealybugs, are becoming increasingly difficult to control in grapes. With chemical restrictions increasing and consumer demands shifting, many growers are turning [...] (April/May) Beneficials are much more effective when used proactively. By the time your field crew finds bleeding bark, mealybug populations are already high. 3) [...] effects on natural enemies. Our side effects app tells you how harmful different pesticides are. Find out which pesticides have side effects on our products

• Mealybugs and scales

  order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a [...] of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales, as are oleanders and orchids. Armoured scales, unlike mealybugs [...] Biological control of mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew

• Shore fly

  the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent white. Second instar larvae are brownish, less translucent [...] habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting material. Shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta) [...] translucent and their body is cylindrical. The larvae are found in the top layer of damp soil, where they also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about 4 to

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

  July 20, 2020

  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 distinguish [...] traces of eggs. Spider mites ’ eggs are completely round and sometimes a little coloured, whereas predatory mites ’ are slightly larger, oval, and translucent [...] strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in hot spots, so you should release

• Green peach aphid

  a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and [...] transverse black bands across the body. Nymphs that develop into winged adults are often pink or red in colour. Recommended for you Isarid: The Foundation of [...] Mealybugs and Echinothrips Effective control with Chrysopa-E! Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop Plant Pests

• Knowing & recognizing

  phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The [...] interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural

• Tomato pinworm

  entry, which are often marked by the presence of a small amount of frass or droppings. Life cycle and appearance of the tomato pinworm The eggs are whitish [...] the eggplant leafminer (Gnorimoschema glochinella). For control, pheromones are usually used to disrupt the mating of adults, preventing oviposition. Damage [...] takes about 26 days at 25°C and 100 days at 13°C. When adults emerge, they are approximately 9 to 12 mm in size and their main characteristic is their mottled