• Aphilin

  Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Effective between [...] Pests Especially for potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) and glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ). It also has an effect on the peach potato [...] ml bottle. Carrier Wood chips. Application Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock

• Rice root aphid

  feeding on a host plant and they give birth to live offspring instead of laying eggs. Damage symptoms Because they suck the plant’s vital sap from the [...] “Honeydew” deposited on the plant by aphids promotes the growth of mould and fungus. Transmission of viral disease between plants. Life cycle and appearance [...] pest in North America that survives outdoors all year round. It can affect plants grown in both soil and hydroponic systems. Unlike other aphids , most of

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  it’s especially useful for large to very large companies where plant protection is extremely time consuming. Outstanding innovation For Barry Enthoven, the [...] Scout app’ ‘Having the Natutec Scout app means that we spend less time on plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of i [...] Although, with just two whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software

• Western flower thrips

  important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a [...] flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various [...] flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are nearly transparent white or

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this [...] Nieuwkerk, the Natutec Scout app is an excellent tool for people with and without experience in biological plant protection. ‘On an entertaining note: I had to [...] The company is very satisfied with it. ‘We don't really need to scouting for whitefly any more. You photograph the sticky traps, and this immediately tells

• May beetle

  to crops, since they feed on plant roots, resulting in visible water stress and ultimately ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards [...] Overview May beetles are beetles from the Scarabaeidae family, and are plant-eating species from the Melolonthinae subfamily. Although this subfamily contains [...] Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first

• Pollination checklist tomato

  sufficient healthy flowers form the basis for good pollination . Various factors can disturb the health of the plant and thus also reduce the number of healthy [...] viruses, plant diseases, pest infestations, insufficient or extreme growth, extreme climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers [...] Bumblebees are ideal for the pollination of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download

• Black bean aphid

  the transmission of plant viruses. Infestations start usually at the younger parts of the plant but can spread all over the plant. Nymphs and adults extract [...] extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves [...] 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 protein content

• Onion thrips

  tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits [...] flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in [...] feed and only move if disturbed. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents

• Cyclamen mite

  species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their [...] symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are [...] because the mite spreads very slowly. Symptoms vary depending on the host plant and can resemble the damage caused by viruses. Infested leaves are twisted