• Greenhouse whitefly

  influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest of the larvae stadia remain flattened on the leaf. The fourth larva stadium [...] This is called the pupa stadium and these pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  zero residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners

• Broad mite

  lay their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large [...] Damage symptoms The damage caused by the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can look similar to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern [...] growth. Leaf feeding is mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication

• Hemp russet mite

  develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting. When populations are large, the mites can also be found on the underside of [...] of the hemp russet mite are extremely small and difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided [...] 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 groups

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  poinsettia begins when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil. An IPM program starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps monitor [...] pests throughout the growing cycle. This detailed review of the benefits of an IPM program for the poinsettia grower explores the aim of the program, its [...] keeps them pinned down from the very first week the crop hits the facility. Koppert’s poinsettia experts can help figure out the best timing and application

• Garden chafer

  females that stay close to the ground. Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate at laying [...] Garden chafer The life cycle of the garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) has the following stages: egg, 3 larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult beetle [...] of which the middle and hind pairs are approximately the same length. Pupation takes place around March or April. The pupae are cream-coloured to light brown

• Cotton aphid

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its [...] including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  pesticides work poorly on the soil. Our nematodes have the added benefit of being able to move in the soil profile and are able to actively hunt for pests [...] better results than the chemical pesticide control,' says Global product manager Cyrille Verdun. 'The nematodes control the pests and the natural fungicide [...] are totally different organisms to the notorious parasitic nematodes that attack the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  indication of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity to find the right biological solution in good time. Timely intervention can prevent the need for [...] temperatures up in the high 70s and high 90s in some places, pests like whitefly are thriving. That's why it's particularly important to show these pests [...] established that Horiver sticky traps come out top when compared to similar products. The traps retain their quality adhesive properties at high temperatures

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  more resistant to moisture, so that the sachets remain firmly in place in the crop. Product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'Following the launch of Swirski [...] chemical use Simple to use Labor-saving compared to regular manual release using scatter bottles Consult your advisor about the right solutions for your crop [...] August 1, the predatory mite paper sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook is sturdier