• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  are common pests in greenhouse, ornamental, and agricultural settings, causing damage to a wide range of crops. Among the various whitefly species, the [...] and exhibit symptoms of nutrient deficiency, which reduces plant defenses causing a decrease in crop quality (economic losses). Secreting a sugary substance [...] powdery fungus). Sooty mold will cover leaves, reducing photosynthesis and causing fruit & flowers to be discarded for aesthetics. Acting as a vector for various

• Shallot aphid

  bulbs and shallot, the aphids often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid

• Cabbage looper

  up to 200 km. Damage symptoms The caterpillars feed mainly on the leaves causing irregular holes. The first three instars make small holes, while the following

• Artefeed

  strategy for your situation. Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitization or allergic reactions, we therefore advise to take the necessary

• Aphidius colemani

  secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire population, often causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids [...] development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow

• European red mite

  Predatory Mites Damage symptoms Feeding of European red mites on leaves of trees causes initially brown spots on the leaves and when these coalesce the leaves loose

• Black bean aphid

  black bean aphid is mainly due to direct feeding damage. Indirect damage is caused through the transmission of plant viruses. Infestations start usually at

• Knowing & recognizing

  natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  has spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms

• Beneficial microorganisms

  body. Internal damage: Once inside the insect, the fungus proliferates, causing internal damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: