• Dibox

  Use a Dibox for the application of biological products when it is necessary to apply close to a hotspot. This mainly counts for parasitic wasps and products [...] that are not available in sachets. How to use Dibox Application Fold out the Diboxes Pour the material into the Diboxes Hang the Diboxes close to or at a [...] a hotspot Best working conditions for Dibox Depending on humidity the Diboxes can be used for multiple introductions of the natural enemies.

• Shore fly

  Shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta) do not attack plants directly, as they feed on green algae [...] often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting [...] However, they can transmit plant diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental

• Rice root aphid

  other aphids , most of this pest’s life cycle takes place underground, so it may be difficult to identify an infestation. These insects can reproduce year-round [...] rufiabdominale) is a well-known pest in North America that survives outdoors all year round. It can affect plants grown in both soil and hydroponic systems [...] indoors. However, they can only live a few days without feeding on a host plant and they give birth to live offspring instead of laying eggs. Damage symptoms

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  aphids overwinter as eggs on buckthorn. After emerging in spring, the aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves of their summer hosts and start to reproduce [...] aphid , Aphis nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large [...] large number of other crops, for instance sweet pepper, tomato, aubergine, strawberries and gerbera and worldwide distribution. Damage symptoms Direct damage

• Crane flies

  stages) an reach 2.5 cm in length when fully grown. Pupae are greyish-brown, and 2.5 cm long. After adults emerge, part of the pupal case can be found sticking [...] larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses and cereal [...] adults do not cause any damage. Damage symptoms Larval feeding causes brown spots in grasslands, turf and cereal fields. Exit holes of the burrows of the

• Cabbage looper

  General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits [...] sesame and cotton. One of the reasons why this plague can be serious is that the moth is able to disperse widely, reaching distances of up to 200 km. Damage [...] caterpillars feed mainly on the leaves causing irregular holes. The first three instars make small holes, while the following stages feed on the tissue between

• Koppert One

  performance, and achieve more sustainable and profitable results. Go to web app Apply nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break [...] protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop protection . By combining expert knowledge [...] knowledge, smart tools, and real-time data, it empowers growers to make faster, more confident decisions. With integrated solutions like Timing Expert, the Side

• Strawberry

  strategies is crucial for effectively controlling and mitigating the impacts of these pests and diseases. By combining various techniques such as cultural [...] practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of strawberry crops, as it encourages growers [...] Integrated pest management in strawberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due

• FAQs Nematodes

  and regulatory issues. The questions and answers can also be downloaded as a pdf. Download PDF [...] On this page you find listed questions and answers about nematodes in general, their application, formulation and packaging, handling and storage, and

• Blackberry

  The blackberry is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae , but [...] Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera. The blackberry is actually not a berry botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate [...] aggregate fruit that consists of small kernels.