• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  09-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to [...] chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection

• Green peach aphid

  families. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can [...] malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to [...] chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is [...] the main destinations for this important solanaceae. This context shows us the high value of this crop and the importance of producing quality fruits for [...] and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve

• Cucumber

  Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally [...] resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pests in cucumber Aphids Aphids , a diverse group of small insects [...] Spider mite and other mite control Utilizing a range of natural enemies is important in the control of spider mites in cucumber cultivation. Predatory mites

• Thrips

  smaller and lack wings. One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they [...] transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life cycle of thrips Thrips [...] both pairs of wings are fully developed. Only at this stage can the particular species of thrips be identified based on form, colour and pattern of hairs.

• Parasitic wasps

  the host’s body fluids, which can be important for their reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding [...] stories The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation Biological control of aphids - Aphelinus [...] animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitic wasps Using parasitic wasps for pest control offers a range of benefits: Enhanced crop protection : Parasitic

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving [...] process. Beneficial insects for hop cultivation Lukas emphasizes the important role of beneficial insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing [...] conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to [...] chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry in Portugal