Sciarid flies

generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The [...] diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on [...] pathogenic fungi. Because the larvae move very little, plant death is generally local. Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered are particularly

Strawberry

various pests and diseases. Common pests that occur in strawberries are aphids , fruit flies , leafhoppers, caterpillars , plant bugs , plant parasitic [...] beetles , spider mites and other pest mites , thrips and whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and [...] Integrated pest management in strawberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops

Spider mites and other mites

Regular monitoring of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by scouting the plants visually. You can also take [...] stable pest control, protect crop quality and ensure sustainable production. Solutions for mite control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are [...] that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can

Tomato

a range of formidable pests, including aphids , leafminers , mealybugs , caterpillars , plant bugs , spider mites and other pest mites , thrips , and [...] providing precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally s

Thrips

fliers and can move quickly between plants. They are often found on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. Damage: Thrips can cause damage [...] fruits by feeding on plant tissue. This can result in distorted growth, discoloration, or scarring. They may also transmit plant viruses. Recognize thrips [...] feed on all aerial parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the

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 [...] that can stunt plant growth, Koppert uses beneficial insects and biopesticides with a proven scientific track record to control pest problems and promote [...] custom designed just for you and your unique pest complex. Koppert recommends Predatory mites address pests like spider mites, thrips , and broad mite

Beneficial nematodes

harmful insects. Plant-parasitic nematodes Plant-parasitic nematodes are a group of parasitic nematodes that infest and damage plants, leading to significant [...] Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are microscopic [...] (Thysanoptera) and many other soil-dwelling pests. Benefits of nematodes Using beneficial nematodes for pest control offers several key benefits: Fast-acting

Blueberry

Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests and diseases [...] and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage pest populations, which includes pest monitoring, cultural practices [...] antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases can be applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent protection

Trianum-P

or to soil or planting mixes, grows onto plant roots as they develop and provides protection against plant root pathogens and plant-pest nematodes. Diseases [...] . *Not registered for use in California. Pests Trianum-P is a biological nematicide for control of plant-pest nematodes, including Soybean Cyst Nematode [...] transplant starter solution, greenhouse and nursery drench, as a dust (pre-plant), to cutting/bare roots, and drip-irrigation systems. Check the label for

Pests and Pals: Protecting Your Crops with BioControls