• Eggplant

  and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known [...] eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  damaging pests such as wireworms in irrigated potato, bean seed fly in onion, codling moth and other moths in fruits, thrips in outdoor vegetables such as leek [...] enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops Successful biocontrol in potatoes Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths [...] broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft fruit, potatoes and several outdoor vegetables . The increasing limitation in availability and the

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  valuable tool in integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Field results and performance Limonica has proven particularly effective in ornamentals and [...] that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that the hatching rate of Limonica eggs is low in hot, dry conditions or when humidity drops below [...] Thrips remain a persistent challenge in protected horticulture. Emerging species like Thrips parvispinus, Scirtothrips dorsalis , along with established

• Cotton aphid

  This aphid species can transmit more than 50 different viruses, including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and [...] occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized

• Operation Mealybug

  fruit are concerned, these often drop off; Plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must [...] Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and [...] resulting in greatly reduced harvests. Their protective waxy coating makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  degree of resistance to the fungus. Powdery Mildew In fact, the method of combating mildew doesn't differ much from that for Botrytis. There are several [...] prevention is better than cure. In addition to the measures mentioned above, applying sulfur is also a good idea. Keep in mind, however, that some natural [...] depends heavily on the circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and Botrytis

• Strawberry

  Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants [...] Glasshouse potato aphid (Aulacorthum solani), Strawberry aphid (Chaetosiphon fragaefolii), Potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae), Peach potato aphid or Tobacco [...] weevil Potato aphid Cotton aphid Glasshouse potato aphid Greenhouse whitefly Two-spotted spider mite Western flower thrips Biological pest control in strawberry

• House fly

  originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in association [...] confirmed vector for over 100 different pathogens, including viruses (such as the Newcastle Disease virus), bacteria (such as Salmonella and E. coli ), protozoan [...] breeding site to pupate. Flies in the pupal stage are oval-shaped, with bluntly rounded ends, about 8 mm long and change in colour from yellow to red, to

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  the biological control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The natural enemy [...] parasitization in roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with [...] all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  your Koppert contact person. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert [...] role in the biological control of many pests, keeping fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests while minimizing chemical residues. In optimal [...] Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have