• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  alleviate the perils of hunger.” * * World Food Day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day on which international attention is paid to [...] which we are facing in agriculture and horticulture these days." "There would be no life on earth without bacteria, fungi and viruses – they are vital [...] attention now firmly focused on their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak of COVID-19

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  Amblydromalus limonicus lays 3.7 eggs per day on young eggs, 1.2 eggs per day on older eggs and 3.3-3.4 eggs per day on crawlers and nymphs. It consumes about [...] predatory mite feeding on whiteflies, thrips, other small insects and mites. Like other generalist predatory mites , it can also feed on pollen. Amblydromalus [...] Amblydromalus limonicus preys on several other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen and take fluids from

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni preys on several other small organisms such as whitefly , tarsonemid mites and rust mites. They can also feed on pollen which is useful [...] of Western Flower Thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) per day and lays 2.3 eggs per day. Life cycle of Amblyseius andersoni Mobile stages are beige, [...] turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing

• Aphidius matricariae

  material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage [...] their feeding rates based on aphid density, optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae [...] ons in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius m

• Potato aphid

  crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable [...] the dorsal surface. In green individuals, this stripe is dark green, while in pink specimens it is dark red. This longitudinal stripe is specifically cha [...] aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  brighten up your day. If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the [...] may linger on the plant for days. Sometimes the chemical residue stays with the plant for long enough that a child or pet may encounter it. This encounter [...] amount of chemical pesticide applications. The “bad bugs” that this mite seeks out and feeds on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. You can achieve this by placing the hive on a crate or stack of stones. Additionally, remove any flowering [...] Tips for outdoor pollination Timing Introduce bumblebees to the area 4-7 days before the flowering period begins. The bees will start pollinating as soon [...] the hive is positioned in the crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximize pollination

• Broad mite

  There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable [...] spots, or brown stripes forming a fine network on the leaves. In case of a more serious infestation, this network becomes so dense that there is no more [...] walking. The larvae stay in their larval cuticle for one or two days and then emerge. This stage is often considered a fourth stage called pupa, false pupa

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  host, they release symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as caterpillars [...] quickly multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host [...] nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  Hatching larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots, stems, and hypocotyls, reducing water and nutrient uptake. This results in stunted growth, wilting, yellowing [...] pumpkins, beans, soybeans, and spinach. Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet [...] nematodes proved to be effective, as the larvae disappeared within a few days after the treatment. Beneficial nematodes control bean seed fly ( Delia platura