• Deltatrap

  male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs . Crops Protected and outdoor [...] Mode of action The Deltatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific sex pheromone [...] pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify

• Vine mealybug

  operations Effective control with Chrysopa-E! Plant Pests [...] Planococcus ficus belongs to the family Pseudococcidae, and is also known by the names Mediterranean vine mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates [...] this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs

• Western flower thrips

  s) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide [...] variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

• Tobacco aphid

  Mealybugs and Echinothrips Effective control with Chrysopa-E! Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop Plant Pests [...] tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the [...] America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine,

• House fly

  Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal [...] commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on livestock farms [...] farms, they represent both a nuisance and a risk for disease transmission. High-density housing systems and abundant manure production create the ideal

• Green peach aphid

  Effective control with Chrysopa-E! Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop Plant Pests [...] General The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse [...] where its winter-hardy host plant, the peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  You’ve heard the talk about the next-generation application gun, Natutec Airobreez , for blended BCAs and carrier material. This blower delivers an even [...] layer of predators right where it counts and handles like a video game. Koppert’s Phil Gerry will be demonstrating how the Natutec Airobreez works at the [...] Growers in New Haven, Connecticut. He’ll also be explaining why it’s so revolutionary. If the Natutec Airobreez is not on your radar yet, or you’d like a

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  us Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripex-V Neoseiulus cucumeris What is Thripex Plus? Combat Thrips Infesations with Thripex A trusted biological solution for thrips [...] Thripex , now offers even better protection for this harmful pest in a highly concentrated formulation for optimal efficacy in many crops - especially [...] especially soft fruit. ‘We see that other measures to control thrips are losing ground, increasing the need to work with predatory mites ,’ says Product Manager

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  April 24, 2018

  sulcatus , is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate [...] regions. Of course, there are chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience [...] experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Biological solutions The larvae and pupae of the black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus

• Strawberry

  aphid populations by laying eggs inside aphids. Chrysoperla carnea ( Chrysopa , Chrysopa-E ), commonly known as the green lacewing, is another beneficial [...] Chrysopa-E Spical Ulti-Mite Capirel Biosulfur-S Microflora SA Quad Swirski Ulti-Mite Horiver Rollertrap Trianum-G Scia-Rid Deltatrap Trianum-P Horiver Wetstick [...] Chrysopa-E Spical Ulti-Mite Capirel Biosulfur-S Microflora SA Quad Swirski Ulti-Mite Horiver Rollertrap Trianum-G Scia-Rid Deltatrap Trianum-P Horiver Wetstick