• Cannabis

  organisms to manage pest populations. Some of the common pests that you might find on cannabis plants are aphids , whitefly , thrips , spider mites , leaf miners [...] These pests have the potential to cause substantial damage, as they feed on the plant's sap and reproduce rapidly. Their feeding activities can lead to [...] mealybugs can be a problem in cannabis. These small, soft-bodied insects feed on the sap of cannabis plants, causing stunted growth and yellowing of the leaves

• Tomato

  tomato. These small, soft-bodied insects can be found mostly on the stems where they feed on the sap of tomato plants, causing stunted growth and yellowing [...] Thrips are a frequent pest on tomato crops, especially Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ). These tiny insects feed on the tender parts of tomato [...] tiny mites feed on tomato leaves and stems. Affected areas turn a rusty brown colour, leaves becoming slightly curved with a silvery shine on the underside

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  dry leaf surface does not stop the nematodes. Depending on climatic conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct [...] experience however show that beneficial nematodes are also very effective on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new opportunities the [...] develop resistance Less or no chemical pesticides needed No harmful residue on your crop Safe to use Biological control of caterpillars Beneficial nematodes

• Black vine weevil

  . Damage symptoms The major damage is caused by the feeding of the larvae on the roots. After the roots have been destroyed the larvae move into corms [...] stems of the plants. Both adult beetles and larvae are polyphagous and feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy plants [...] are approximately 7 - 10 mm long, brownish black and have dull yellow spots on their back. The wing covers are grooved and fused with the body. Therefore

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  ease of use has been improved. Jan says the following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately see what whitefly or [...] Last year, Koppert asked him to test a number of improvements and report back on his findings. The scan function made more powerful This testing is ongoing [...] Jan’s point of view, it is not even about the exact number of whitefly stuck on the sticky traps. ‘No,’ he says, ‘I am more interested in seeing the trend

• Parasitic wasps

  inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific [...] integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, growers can reduce their reliance on costly chemical pesticides. Consistency and long-term effectiveness : Parasitic [...] When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  assets on our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several [...] field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on Macrolophus , which is biologically very close to Nesidiocoris [...] treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey

• Predatory mites

  predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also [...] Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical ) are specialized in feeding on spider mites. They both prey on spider mites at every stage of their life cycle. Predatory [...] that preys on the identified pest. Consult with a Koppert advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential and depends on factors

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter [...] gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert products Aphidend Expand all

• Common asparagus beetle

  producing regions of the world. Damage symptoms Both adults and larvae feed on the leaves of asparagus. As the larvae feed, they secrete a blackish fluid [...] brown and laid singly or in rows of 3 to 10 eggs, standing perpendicularly on the branches and leaves of the asparagus plants. Larvae are dark grey to whitish