• Orius insidiosus

  feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus [...] insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after [...] down the development of Orius insidiosus significantly. Feeding behaviour of Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability to reproduce [...] handle high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat higher sensitivity to chemical pesticides. Transeius montdorensis The predatory mite Transeius

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] tailored to different climates and crop needs. Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely [...] production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over the years, we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have several

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 16, 2024

  In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing [...] solely economic but also rooted in a broader mission and vision of the company. ‘Sustainability is not just a strategy but a fundamental aspect of our existence [...] are moving in the right direction, but this journey now needs to gather momentum to carry us forward into the future,’ Maes emphasizes. Key to this strategy

• Stable fly

  congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become [...] Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that [...] concern when the average number per leg is as low as two. When populations are very large (> 25 flies/leg), the insects will begin to cluster on the animals’

• Chrysoperla carnea

  appear in groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm [...] commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae [...] under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] Ralstonia solanacearum is a quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant

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  or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Don't let pests compromise your harvest. Contact us now to discover [...] solutions today to support more sustainable agriculture, in partnership with nature. Be the first to receive updates about new stories. Subscribe to our YouTube [...] are applied to effectively control pests like whitefly , thrips , and spider mites . Choosing the right predatory mite solution to control a pest infestation

• Cannabis aphid

  resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in [...] was first described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was first [...] Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected plants are damaged by the loss of this vital fluid. The following damage

• Fusarium wilt

  inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species are dispersed upwards on the outside of the plant. [...] Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts [...] General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species