• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according [...] years. Together they have managed to control pests such as spider mites , thrips , aphids and mealy bugs . José Manuel Tafoya, junior production manager [...] applications have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be

• Strawberry

  occidentalis) , Rose thrips ( Thrips fuscipennis) , and Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci) being particularly common. These tiny insects feed on various plant parts [...] other pests and diseases. Thrips Thrips pose a significant threat to strawberry crops, with species such as Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis) [...] cucumeris (Thripex, Thripex-Plus, Thripex-V ) are valuable allies in thrips management, as they feed on thrips eggs and larvae. Other beneficial mites, S

• Limonica

  Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m

• Predatory insects

  miner larvae. For thrips control, Thripor-I ( Orius insidiosus ) and Thripor-L ( Orius laevigatus ), offer effective solutions. Orius bugs are natural predators [...] Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species [...] lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. The larvae are highly

• Tomato

  plants and hinder fruit production. Thrips Thrips are a frequent pest on tomato crops, especially Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ). These [...] agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips are present. These tools are designed to attract, capture, and [...] vigour and diminished fruit quality. On the fruit thrips feeding causes 'ghost rings’. Moreover, thrips can also transmit certain plant viruses, exacerbating

• Entomite-M

  larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects [...] situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per [...] temperature for successful use of Entomite-M is 15°C/59°F. Combined use For thrips control Entomite-M should be combined with generalist predatory mites (

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they work and how long do they last? Predatory mite breeder sachets are designed to maintain a high internal [...] a customer should use? What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do they last? This article was developed to answer all these [...] the higher humidity levels inside the sachet. When are bottle applications used? Bottle applications are typically only used: To provide an immediate short-term

• Spider mites and other mites

  control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats [...] spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely [...] innovations How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets? Get Rid of Thrips Naturally

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  nematodes or entomopathogenic nematodes are mainly known for the biological control of soil pests such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies and [...] and Mirid bugs such as Nesidiocoris tenuis. How nematodes control caterpillars Beneficial nematodes are an effective tool to control caterpillars . After [...] beetles . Research and field experience however show that beneficial nematodes are also very effective on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many

• Horiver Wetstick

  different flying insects. Pests Yellow: whitefly , thrips , fungus gnats, leaf miners Blue: thrips Black: Tuta absoluta Red: Drosophila suzukii White: [...] White: Lygus spp. Green: Echinothrips americanus Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation [...] wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then