• Leaf miners

  January 1, 1970

  vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage [...] spots. Life cycle of leaf miners Leaf miner control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our leaf miner control products [...] patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect

• Tomato leaf miner

  January 1, 1970

  Tomato leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult fly. Adult leaf miners [...] indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (s [...] crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners.

• American serpentine leaf miner

  January 1, 1970

  serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult fly. Adult leaf miners [...] greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage [...] indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  soil-borne diseases in a targeted way but has also proven to be an effective plant growth promotor. As a result, Trianum promotes a stronger and more resilient [...] Trianum is a crucial weapon in the fight against many different soil-borne fungal diseases. However, this biological fungicide not only combats soil-borne [...] addition, Trichoderma also acts as a mycoparasite, penetrating the pathogens' mycelium and killing it. This makes Trianum a powerful barrier against soil-borne

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  large differences between companies persist. What is clear, however, is that thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season [...] Frankliniella occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips [...] thrips , in particular, occasionally drives growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  January 1, 1970

  the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  Perennials, Mums, Poinsettias, and Spruce Tip Porch Pots annually. The nursery is a benchmark for success in innovation and quality production practices. Andrew [...] Management program three years ago. What started out as a product used for occasional applications is now their main insecticide resource: 'After two to three [...] show a noticeable difference,' says Sandy Romsdahl, IPM manager at Green Valley Greenhouse. 'We usually make weekly sprenching applications. It is easy

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  is on a leaf Thrips can cause major damage - that's nothing new. This does mean that you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful [...] s, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures, however, this takes more than a month [...] larvae requires practice. Considering how small the larvae are, a magnifying glass is an indispensable tool. It also helps if you know where to find the

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s professionals and regional [...] vital as it is, this regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert [...] Spring is when problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  release of a range of biological organisms in record time over large agricultural expanses. It is a unique dispersal mechanism that can carry a wide range [...] Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to feed [...] Koppert provide growers the ability to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective