• 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 [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced [...] reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. The vine mealybug causes direct and indirect damage. If the population

• Caterpillars

  damage they inflict: leaves are often skeletonized, with only the mid-rib left intact. Flowers, fruits and growing tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars [...] into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large [...] Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces

• Kiwi

  tastes sweeter and has a more aromatic flavor, reminiscent of subtropical fruit varieties.

• Apple

  mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands [...] deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus [...] Currently, more than 7,500 known varieties of apples are being cultivated, each with their own characteristics. Ripe apples usually have a red, yellow, green

• American serpentine leaf miner

  this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, [...] Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young [...] before pupating, the grown larva cuts a sickle-shaped exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf

• Tomato leaf miner

  this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, [...] Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although except with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young [...] before pupating, the grown larva cuts a sickle-shaped exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  in combination with the right practices, they can significantly enhance fruit set and quality. In this guide, we will provide you with valuable insights [...] visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately pollinated. Pollination [...] temperature and humidity ranges. They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable

• Pollination

  isolated growing units when dealing with limited pollen production. What makes them stand out is their seamless compatibility with bumblebees, creating a dynamic [...] annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and [...] managed deployment guarantees the optimal pollination required for increased fruit set and enhanced crop uniformity, ultimately driving profits for growers

• Black vine weevil

  rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. It belongs to the family [...] starting from the edge. This damage is usually not a problem in vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental plants. Life cycle and appearance [...] have dull yellow spots on their back. The wing covers are grooved and fused with the body. Therefore, vine weevils cannot fly but can walk very well. They

• Beetles

  damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential [...] productive crops. Biological control of beetles combines preventive monitoring with targeted interventions using natural solutions: Beneficial nematodes Insect [...] in the soil, while traps help monitor and reduce adult beetle populations. With Koppert’s biological solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve