• Chrysoperla carnea

  Green lacewings target on aphids , caterpillars , thrips , mealybugs , and other soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla [...] and usually laid individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached to the substrate [...] sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is

• Tomato looper

  subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and feeds on plants of over 20 families, among them [...] Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young plants. Infestations on ornamental plants reduce their marketability. Life cycle and appearance of [...] random objects and on tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale green body, with

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker [...] market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full potential to develop into a game changer in spider [...] mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create

• Cucumber

  Horiver ) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and [...] e to a range of formidable pests, including aphids , leafminers , mealybugs , moths & caterpillars , plant bugs , spider mites and other pest mites , thrips

• Coleobug

  wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence of prey and remain in the crop until pests reappear [...] and adults actively explore the environment in search of prey, guided by visual and chemical cues (such as aphid pheromones). Once located, the prey is captured [...] and can consume more than 30 aphids per day. Adults also maintain a high consumption rate. Both life stages feed on all aphid instars, including winged ones

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots [...] system in the greenhouse. Exceptional broad diet The existing control products for aphids ( parasitic wasps ) often tackle only one specific aphid species [...] supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms

• Tomato

  Horiver ) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally s [...] susceptible to a range of formidable pests, including aphids , leafminers , mealybugs , caterpillars , plant bugs , spider mites and other pest mites , thrips

• Beneficial microorganisms

  biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests [...] for pest control include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed [...] released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No harmful residue Unlike chemical pesticides, beneficial mic

• Cabbage looper

  ia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits, soybean, sesame [...] both sides of the body. Pupation takes place in webbed cocoons often on the underside of the host plants. The pupae have a green colour and then change [...] voracious appetite and can daily consume up to three times their body weight. Plants can be severely defoliated and stunted. Life cycle and appearance of Tr

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  Maintaining Stock Plants Most growers see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program. Rather [...] spider mites in his rose breeding program. Request Free IPM Support Starting Off Humid Propagation crops—seeds, cuttings, tissue culture—are in their first [...] thrive in wet conditions. Using Koppert products instead of chemical controls allows rooted material to stay focused on building strong plants. Bacilirid™