• Chrysoperla carnea

  sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected [...] nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing [...] run over the body. Pupal stage: The pupae of the Chrysoperla carnea are usually separate from each other, but sometimes appear in groups when the population

• Open field pollination

  role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful harvests and sustainable [...] among the most efficient and reliable pollinators. Their foraging activities enable the cross-pollination of plants, increasing genetic diversity, and promoting [...] instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to increased

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  productivity and health, and ensure market compliance – without an impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development [...] whitefly eggs and young larvae, other small insects and mites. It originates from mediterranean regions and therefore establishes fast in warm and moderate [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability

• Greenhouse whitefly

  to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population [...] influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] This is called the pupa stadium and these pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies

• Pepper weevil

  causing the stalk and calyx to turn yellow before wilting and dropping off. When you see fruit on the ground, it is clear that the crop has been very severely [...] during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground as well as the flowers and immature [...] throw themselves to the ground and keep still when they detect a threat. Damage symptoms The most significant damage occurs with the loss of fruit, whether

• Thrips

  hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent

• Tobacco whitefly

  which the red eyes and white wings of the adult are already clearly visible. These pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa [...] influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers)

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  pollinating these crops in the cooler, wetter conditions that frequently occur in Canada. Koppert is the largest producer in the world of bumblebee colonies [...] been shown that self-fertile plants without pollinators have a yield decrease of at least 10% and that introducing additional hives to the crop can increase [...] self-compatible but require pollinators to transfer the pollen from the anther to the stigma. Haskap, Cherries and Apples are all self-incompatible, so they require

• Amblyseius andersoni

  Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to d [...] 14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblyseius andersoni are facultative [...] it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. Amblyseius andersoni in buckets The predatory mite Amblyseius

• Thripor-I

  crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop [...] of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin [...] wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make