• Red palm weevil

  but has spread to Africa and Europe with distribution through the Mediterranean since the 1980s. Damage symptoms It is very difficult to recognize the first [...] suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs individually into soft tissues mainly at the base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest and [...] areas) with a low to moderate proportion of fibres. Their feeding causes deterioration of this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines [...] flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes about 40 days. At [...] are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the

• Koppert At Cultivate 2026

  June 1, 2026

  game. Precise motor controls ensure delivery of beneficials to exactly where they are needed in volume or in detail. Engineered to cut waste, it delivers [...] We’ve moved! Koppert will be easier to find at Cultivate’26—we’re in booth 1403, closer to Registration. Look for some innovative new products at the booth [...] rt is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with industry colleagues

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  help to the crop, as the mycelium competes with harmful fungi for space and nutrients, giving them little to no chance of developing further. In addition [...] More about disease control and prevention The advantages of Trianum Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests Botrytis problems often have company [...] weapon in the fight against many different soil-borne fungal diseases. However, this biological fungicide not only combats soil-borne diseases in a targeted

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous to you, your loved ones, or your pets. It is there to eat “bad [...] IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Thripex Plus is nothing to be afraid of, [...] you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden? Perhaps you received a hanging

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  are oval/ round and vary in colour from white to dark-brown. The scale is not connected to the body. What damage symptoms refer to armoured scales? No honeydew [...] combination with Aphytis, a parasitic wasp to control armoured scales, will increase the effectiveness of the pest control. Can I still use pesticides? Always [...] insects. Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in scale cover. What is the life cycle of Rhyzobius

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  been conducted using Noli against Botrytis spp. in a variety of fruits in several countries in Europe and in the United States. The trials have been carried [...] fruit growers and wine producers millions of euros in production losses worldwide, can now be controlled in an effective and sustainable way with a non-synthetic [...] suspension that is applied directly to leaves, blossom and fruits of the plant. It effectively controls Botrytis in grapes and soft fruits such as strawberries

• Asian citrus psyllid

  citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or Huanglongbing. It is widely distributed in southern [...] is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has spread through most of the southern states [...] is spread when adults fly to a healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus tree in as little as five years, and

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  effective solution in various crops, both in the greenhouse and the field. Ph ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions [...] sensible to combine Spidex with gall midges ( Spidend ) or Spical , which contains the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus , in some crops. Get in touch [...] About spider mite control Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Ten facts about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical:

• Broad mite

  General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] Outside in temperate climates, broad mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the [...] pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle for one