• Asian citrus psyllid

  through most of the southern states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is [...] Huanglongbing. It is widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa [...] mature. Worst damage is done when the insect is vector of the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus that cause the fatal citrus disease called citrus

• Cabbage looper

  mainly on the leaves causing irregular holes. The first three instars make small holes, while the following stages feed on the tissue between the veins, [...] 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical shape, with the flattened part attached to the leaf, and are [...] white band on both sides of the body. Pupation takes place in webbed cocoons often on the underside of the host plants. The pupae have a green colour and

• Tomato russet mite

  and affected leaves dry out quickly. The damage is first seen on the lower part of the plant and moves upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance [...] appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts, and the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite [...] belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time

• Long-tailed mealybug

  mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are [...] them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence

• Biosulfur-S

  about Biosulfur-S Crops Horticultural crops. Biosulfur-S is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL [...] Apply 0.32 - 0.64 gal/acre for horticultural, or greenhouse plants. Use a sufficient volume of water to ensure thorough coverage. For specific recommendations [...] practices, contact your local Koppert representative. Compatibility Safe for beneficials. Dosage Maximum 7 applications per season. Combined use Demonstrates

• Lesser house fly

  create the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities [...] General The genus Fannia comprises almost 300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other man [...] from the arctic to the temperate neotropics, and they typically reproduce in feces, compost and carrion. These flies are often a serious concern for commercial

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a [...] specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and [...] in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations need to be built [...] calm to the farm." He states that the weather conditions have been favorable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. "Later on in the season [...] recently made the switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive. "I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life," the cucumber

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste of a greenhouse [...] researched. The sachet quality is not only important for the time that it is being used by our customer in the crop, it also plays a role in the total production [...] too fast during the development phase of the predatory mites, the quality of the Ulti-Mite sachet drops below specs and won`t produce the projected number

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 17, 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 [...] future. This sentiment echoes through the words of Peter Maes, Chief Strategy Officer of Koppert, who emphasizes the importance of aligning business practices [...] journey for more than 55 years already,’ Maes points out. ‘But it’s not only our products that need to be sustainable; it’s our operations too. For this,