• Strawberry

  biological control agents, resistant cultivars and targeted pesticide applications, growers can maintain a balance between pest control and environmental [...] management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases. Common pests [...] spider mites and other pest mites , thrips and whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised

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  (both E. formosa and E. eremicus ) provide a buffer for a variety of situations, making them suitable for a range of temperature and pressure conditions [...] weakens the plant, and reduces its ability to transport essential nutrients and water. As a result, the plant can become stunted and exhibit symptoms of [...] A Guide to Efficient Whitefly Management in Greenhouse and Ornamental Crops Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse, ornamental, and agricultural settings

• Pollination

  What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers [...] flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen

• Whitefly

  greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew [...] whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination [...] reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies. Beneficial fungi are very

• Tomato

  esize and produce energy is compromised, leading to reduced yields and overall weakened tomato plants. Mealybugs In some cases, mealybugs , and in particular [...] as a biological control agent to naturally regulate aphid populations. The integration of these biocontrol measures promotes a more sustainable and en [...] (Mirical) is a predatory bug that actively feeds on whitefly eggs and nymphs, suppressing their populations. Lecanicillium muscarium Ve6 ( Mycotal ), a beneficial

• Diglyphus isaea

  isaea is most effective at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a parasitoid [...] dead host and crawl back into the mine to pupate. There are three larval instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi t [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has [...] biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that [...] biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids, mealy bugs and echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that

• Cucumber

  providing precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With [...] IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range [...] mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal

• Orius insidiosus

  Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such [...] in various agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide. Both adults and nymphs are voracious predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies [...] wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  us is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with [...] sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing