• Parasitic wasps

  wasps are natural and do not harm beneficial insects, animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitic wasps Using parasitic wasps for pest control offers [...] experience and expertise, Koppert is a trusted source for growers seeking effective and reliable biological control solutions. Koppert offers various parasitic [...] growers can significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide

• Lyprauta

  numerous droplets of oxalic-acid containing saliva that they use for catching and killing prey and for shelter. [...] results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance [...] yellow and embedded in a dense web. Adult flies are long and slender and have a dark brown head with short antennae. The thorax is brownish-yellow and the

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  Targets whitefly eggs and larvae, with a preference for newly laid eggs. Limitation: Not recommended for use in tomatoes due to the presence of leaf hairs [...] between predators and pests, strategic choices pave the way for sustainable and effective whitefly control. Selecting the right arsenal and understanding the [...] beneficial organisms, as various crops and whitefly species require different strategies of approach. For example, predator mites do not work well on tomatoes

• Grey mould

  after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to [...] lesions. The symptoms on fruits, flowers and on various parts of potted plants often only become visible during and after cold storage. In lettuce, grey mould [...] es unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH increases, for example when cut

• Thrips

  greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf deformation, silvering and fruit damage, leading to reduced yield and marketability [...] more developed wing buds and longer antennae that are curved back over the head. The pre-pupal and pupal instars do not feed and only move if disturbed. [...] Predatory mites and bugs actively control thrips larvae and pupae, while beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps and kairomones support

• Predatory mites

  are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings. These [...] crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: The integration of predatory mites can lead to a reduction in the use of [...] to the local ecosystem through the use of chemical pesticides. Easy to use and integrate: Predatory mites can be used in combination with other beneficials

• Cannabis

  involve regular and systematic inspection of crops to identify the presence and severity of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques, including [...] in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips are present [...] Scout Using a crop scouting tool can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing precision pest monitoring and real-time

• Corn earworm

  with a wingspan of 35 to 40 mm and a dark stripe on the side edge of the forewings and hindwings; they live for around two and a half weeks. [...] aubergine, pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn [...] between one and three, in the hairs of green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the young kernels at the tip of the cob

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  In a world striving for sustainable agricultural practices, the search for eco-friendly and long-term solutions to pest problems has intensified. Biological [...] the population and performance of beneficial insects and mites which are used to help control pests like spider mites , whitefly , and thrips . Advantages [...] effect from supplemental feeding. For instance, many ornamental crops and cannabis do not have sufficient plant leaf hairs for predator mites to oviposit on

• Cyclamen mite

  with the hind legs reduced to slender threadlike structures that are not used for walking. The males are smaller than the females and their hind legs are [...] mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and young folded leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In [...] enormous damage, and with heavier infestations plant growth is arrested and the flower buds are so badly affected that they shrivel and die. Damaged strawberry