• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  hiding. In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered spots, in crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae are also concealed in the soil [...] netting in the vents can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly in through the doors. To prevent [...] nursery does not use chemical products with a long-lasting residual effect, it is easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies. Thrips

• Bumblebee pollination

  pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing [...] effective in protected environments such as greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive [...] products have been tried and tested to give you effective, affordable and sustainable solutions which satisfy customer demands. Best value for money All

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  resistant to chemicals. The spider-mite family is huge, but it is the two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) that causes most damage in both greenhouse [...] also a useful tool in the battle against whitefly: they can help in the capture and removal of adult whitefly. Aphids and Mealy Bugs And then there are [...] aphids ; these are a common problem in tomato crops. The different kinds of aphids all require different approaches, so it is important to know which species

• Biological Pest Control

  friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management [...] or parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or ecosystems [...] method is often used in agricultural settings to address immediate pest problems. For instance, growers might release predatory mites to control spider mite

• Diamond back moth

  suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the [...] species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface [...] the bud. In cauliflower and broccoli, pupation may occur in the florets. Initially, the pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown before

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  s are also welcome to submit a proposal for a panel of 3 to 5 speakers. PHAB 2020 is also working with Springer Nature to publish a special conference [...] ’ Calling for papers The call for papers is now officially open and Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral presentation or as a poster. There [...] interested in publishing it in the journal. Please share the announcement with plant health, agriculture and bioscience stakeholders in your networks. For more

• Tomato looper

  Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa [...] found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily a foliage feeder but it also attacks fruits [...] leaves. The caterpillar passes through 6 instars. It has a green head capsule and a yellowish-green body with a clear yellow longitudinal stripe on either side

• Vine mealybug

  effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order [...] present only in the male. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long [...] are golden-yellow in color and are deposited in an cottony egg sac (ovisac) containing from 300-500 eggs. The nymphs are very similar to the adult female

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 2022

  developed a whole range of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't have to go into battle alone! When tackling a pest such as thrips , it is vital [...] perfect aid in this regard. Further information Want to learn more about the options for controlling thrips in your crop? Don't hesitate to get in touch with [...] thrips pupae are often in the ground and challenging to tackle. However, certain beneficials are perfect for the job. For example, there are parasitic nematodes

• Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

  while In Koppert’s workshop, the technique was proven to work. you can attach anything to a drone and then have the drone This was then tested in a hangar [...] le for Three substantial requirements were set for the technique. the Airobugs, among other things) to work. First, it had to be possible from a technical [...] efficiency. In the end, it labour shortage and rising labour costs, there was already a turned out that we could use this drone in the open air to demand