• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and [...] predatory mites , which are the basis for the products Spidex or Spical , multiply even more quickly than the spider mite, which is, of course, beneficial [...] impacts the biological balance in the crop. Finally, there is a difference in the development speed between different species of spider mite , with one species

• Blueberry

  the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes pest monitoring, cultural [...] Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests [...] can be used for the control of aphids , fruit flies , mealybugs and scales , spider mites , thrips , beetles and whitefly in blueberry crops. These beneficials

• Cabbage moth

  destroy large numbers of leaves and their frass accumulates in the heart of cabbage, thereby lowering the commercial value of infested crops. Life cycle [...] light network of markings. First instar larvae of the cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) are gregarious, eating the edge of the leaves on which they were laid [...] or brown to black. In younger instars, the relatively large head capsule is conspicuous. In older instars, the lighter colour of the bands between the body

• Cyclamen mite

  smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera [...] pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids [...] where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized patches

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural Enemies Koppert Biological Systems pioneered the development of natural enemies [...] the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites swarm [...] Spider Mites Spider mites are pests of many crops throughout the world. By far the most common species in greenhouses is the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  control spider mite. Neoseiulus californicus is a beneficial which offers a great tool in the total system of spider mite control. Being able to build a [...] Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil and is 100% industrial compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ [...] Mite Control Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite with an excellent result in combating different kinds of spider mite (including two-spotted spider

• Knowing & recognizing

  published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases [...] biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge has been recognized [...] they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological

• Acadian Organic

  Seaweed Concentrate in a minimum of 50 parts of finished solution and agitate thoroughly. Continuous agitation of the supply tank is recommended.ACADIAN® [...] If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended. Notes The product may not be applied if heavy rain is expected. Storage [...] periods of stress. Crops All crops. Mode of action Ascophyllum nodosum products contain bioactive compounds that modify the physiological processes in plants

• Gerbera

  Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants [...] gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape Province and Transvaal [...] orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  attackers. All this costs a lot of energy, which comes at the expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much [...] many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each type of thrips has its own 'favourite spot [...] leaf fall. Moreover, the excrement of thrips causes black spots, which naturally also affect the ornamental value. In leeks, thrips mainly cause cosmetic