• Tomato russet mite

  plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant [...] Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) [...] turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin becomes coarse

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest [...] beetle is most effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search [...] use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely effective in controlling outbreaks under warm and humid [...] Spider mites are among the most destructive pests in horticulture, damaging crops rapidly and thriving in hot, dry conditions. Their resistance to chemical [...] chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative applications in crops such

• Fusarium wilt

  treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent stress [...] General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species [...] stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves

• Beneficial microorganisms

  bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: Beneficial microorganisms start by infecting [...] grow. Eventually, it produces more spores, which can be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No [...] biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests

• Natupol

  inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste [...] the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum [...] attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Application Natupol Place the hive on a horizontal platform

• Natupol Excel

  inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer [...] the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination [...] Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific hot spots. The Airbug’s special fan, in combination with [...] Mini-Airbug is a hand-held blower used for full field distribution, specific hot spots as well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable

• Fusarium spp.

  The rot is dark and wet at first. The lesions are irregular and sharp-edged. In cavities, pink sporulation becomes visible. Fusarium solani is a complex [...] also produce ascospores. In general, the life cycle of different Fusarium species is similar. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil, and on crop [...] treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses Prevent plant

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  mites. It originates from mediterranean regions and therefore establishes fast in warm and moderate to high humid environments. It is available in multiple [...] chemical tools in an IPM program. Koppert: expert in predatory mite solutions Koppert offers solutions for both preventive and curative applications in crops such [...] environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory