• Aphilin

  Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Make sure the material remains dry and at its [...] Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] Effective between 15 and 35°C (59 and 95°F). Better than the Aphidius species at high temperatures (above 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for [...] reduce the spider mite population by predation. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large

• House fly

  fly, like other saprophagous, coprophagous or necrophagous flies , does not cause any direct damage to animals or buildings, they are considered a serious [...] farms, they represent both a nuisance and a risk for disease transmission. High-density housing systems and abundant manure production create the ideal [...] in several batches on decaying organic matter, such as food waste, carrion or feces, over the course of three to four days. Development time for all Musca

• Caterpillars

  be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition [...] Biological control of caterpillars Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse [...] caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults

• Black rot of carrots

  temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative humidity (RH) of over 90% or when the leaves are wet. Small differences in optimum temperatures occur between [...] sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid high RH. Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience

• Tobacco whitefly

  subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat was probably a tropical or subtropical area, possibly Pakistan. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci [...] especially. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is feared because of its high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission [...] for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger

• Flies

  contamination. Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and [...] agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid [...] spread pathogens from diseased to healthy plants. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  With good piece production rates, high product quality, and excellent varieties, Amazone Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection [...] temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in [...] focused on biological plant protection since it was founded. However, its highly automated production system makes this type of plant protection complex

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  sticky card density by using medium or large size sticky cards at a rate of 2,000/ha. Always choose yellow Horiver cards or roller traps unless you are using [...] better in your grow room or greenhouse. Conclusion In conclusion, mass trapping using Horiver sticky cards and roller traps is a highly effective method for [...] Mass trapping is a highly effective method for pest control, offering numerous advantages for growers. By strategically deploying Horiver sticky cards

• Potato aphid

  American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato) [...] As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young [...] long legs, and a long cauda. Adults are usually green, but may also be pink or red (especially in tomato), depending on the food source. Even the winged