Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have increasingly become a powerful part of IPM solutions together with other [...] beneficial organisms; working together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are

Crane flies

fully grown. Pupae are greyish-brown, and 2.5 cm long. After adults emerge, part of the pupal case can be found sticking out above the soil surface. Adult

Cabbage looper

upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical shape, with the flattened part attached to the leaf, and are a yellowish or greenish white colour. The Larvae

Buckthorn-potato aphid

forms are produced parthenogenetically. They are usually found in the lower parts of the plants and are not very mobile. In autumn, winged males and females

IPM app

production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and

Black bean aphid

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

European red mite

mite overwinters in the egg stage; the “winter eggs” are laid in the wooden parts of the host plants in autumn.

Disclaimer

thereon. Koppert reserves the exclusive right to amend the content or remove parts thereof at any time without the requirement to give notice. Koppert cannot [...] without the prior written consent of Koppert. You may print or download a part of the website onto your hard disc or distribute it to other parties provided

Thrips

plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet pepper, for instance, these egg-laying [...] egg deposition sites cannot be seen. Larvae and adults feed on all aerial parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae [...] ornamental plants. It is one of the most damaging thrips species in many parts of the world Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ): This species is a major pest

Onion thrips

thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor