• Tomato looper

  belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly [...] chalcites) is primarily a foliage feeder but it also attacks fruits such as tomato and sweet pepper. Older instars eat through the leaves, which make them appear [...] are long and thin. The eggs are white to pale green, shiny, dome-shaped with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly or in pairs throughout the

• Protected vegetables

  biocontrol, is a natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control [...] Learning more about these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable [...] These tools are designed to attract, capture, and help identify specific pests, allowing growers to assess pest populations and make informed management decisions

• Bumblebee pollination

  significantly increase pollination success rates, leading to better fruit set, increased fruit size, and better crop uniformity. Embracing bumblebee pollination [...] greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive [...] What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  inflict severe damage in vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. To minimize the impact, it’s important to be able to recognize damage as quickly as possible [...] cases, sooty mold will form on the honeydew, which growers want to avoid. It makes fruit unsaleable, and the sooty mold on the leaves will trigger reduced [...] the leaves of green beans. Other symptoms include chlorotic spots, falling fruit and/or leaves, irregular ripening, and misshapen fruit. Consequently,

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  Dedicated to making our products accessible to as many growers as possible, we have put endless efforts into research and development. The result is an innovative [...] use our improved nematode solution to protect against a broad spectrum of pests on top fruits, soft fruits, stone fruits, arable vegetables, and outdoor [...] potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to research, the opportunities

• Predatory mites

  so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the [...] commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops, ensuring optimal performance, is an integral [...] blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading your

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Phytoseiulus persimilis in bottles The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is available in [...] smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  ‘This is why we wanted our crop protection to be biological, to avoid affecting the surrounding nature with chemicals. We also use light traps to catch [...] of this pest. We didn’t want to disturb the cooperation that nature offers us. Fortunately, our climate is not conducive to the development of pests, so [...] gave us great results. And Larvanem was easy to use ( How-To Use Video ). Our irrigation system was ready to use nematodes, without modifications.’ The Larvanem

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal

• Blueberry

  scammeli ) and Green peach aphid or Tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae ). Fruit flies Fruit flies pose a threat to ripe blueberries, puncturing the fruit and causing [...] system making the plant less vulnerable to infection. Bumblebees are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the [...] blueberry crops due to several key characteristics. Their large size allows them to collect and transfer pollen effectively from the anthers to the stigma of