• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 14, 2025

  ENTONEM Product page Whitefly Control with Isarid. Koppert Resources Evolution of Poinsettia IPM, in GrowerTalks, May 2025 In this article, Jeremy Webber [...] review of the benefits of an IPM program for the poinsettia grower explores the aim of the program, its advantages, and the growing importance of IPM in [...] today’s world. A Step-By-Step Guide To Whitefly Control A lot of basic whitefly questions are answered in this detailed guide. It starts with early detection

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  the level of infestation is already high. But even before it develops that far, parts of the crop will look slightly sad, followed by yellowing of the leaves [...] sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to [...] this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  stripe. Pupae are orange/pink in colour. Rhyzobius Cryptolaemus 2,5 mm 1,6x larger 4 mm What is the mode of action of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Both the [...] are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in scale cover. What is the life cycle of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Eggs [...] combination with Aphytis, a parasitic wasp to control armoured scales, will increase the effectiveness of the pest control. Can I still use pesticides? Always check

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is [...] find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have the dubious honour of a visit from americanus . Western flower and [...] on the ambient temperature and the food source. In this respect, thrips are real chameleons! Females of the western flower thrips can be white, but they

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America [...] cycle and appearance of Spotted wing drosophila Adult spotted-wing drosophila are small, 2-3 mm in lengthg, and have a wingspan of 6-8 mm. Males are smaller [...] tubes which stick out of the fruit. There are three larval instars and in the third instar the larvae are about 3.9 mm long. The pupae of Drosophila suzukii

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  getting out of control, and any blind spots in the existing IPM program can be promptly found and remediated. Starting with an overview of the crop and [...] programs for a wide range of growers. Among their most useful tools for production efficiency are regular client site visits and in-depth visitor reports (VRs) [...] and current BioSolution in place, Koppert Technical Consultants create a detailed VR based on their in-person observations and conversations. Their report

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  improve the effectiveness of the bumblebees by making all aspects of their ‘work’ easy and pleasant. We do this by means of the Natupol system : these [...] with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation [...] n lighting in tomato crops required an adaptation of the Natupol system. Assimilation lamps emit a lot of red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see

• Stable fly

  long), white, sausage-shaped eggs (singly, or in bunches of 25–30) in humid areas with large amounts of decaying organic matter, such as compost piles [...] insects and can travel up to 20 km in search of new hosts. Damage symptoms Stable flies typically congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population [...] believed they first originated somewhere in Eurasia. Stable flies superficially resemble house flies, but are lighter in colour and have biting mouth parts.

• STREPTORID_FP_v1.0.pdf

  Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, the substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire. 5.4 Advice for fire-fighters: Protective equipment [...] effluent systems. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations. Page 2 of 6 v1.0 10/12/2023 SECTION [...] the spillage. Pump off product. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations. Collect waste in suitable containers, which can be labeled

• Cotton leafworm

  species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently found in Africa, the Canary Islands [...] skeletisation of the leaves, whereby all that remains are the bigger veins. Young larvae also bore into buds, which results in shedding or drying up of the buds [...] littoralis ) also attacks the young grains in the ear. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton leafworm Each adult female of the cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis)