• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  prey on all stages of mealybugs equally. Adult ladybirds are good fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although Cryptolaemus montrouzieri [...] mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae resort to cannibalism under [...] ceases at temperatures below 9°C. Life cycle of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri You can recognize the different life stages of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus

• Pollination checklist tomato

  of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download Poster During pollination , a bumblebee [...] activity level gradually drops. At higher temperatures, the bumblebees stop flying. From the moment, the bumblebees will occupy themselves with cooling the [...] sufficient healthy flowers form the basis for good pollination . Various factors can disturb the health of the plant and thus also reduce the number of healthy

• Feltiella acarisuga

  Finally, white spots appear on the body. A fully grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near [...] their pest management programs, agricultural and horticultural producers can protect their crops from spider mites while reducing reliance on chemical [...] The natural enemy Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is

• Beetles

  species are very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species [...] Biological control of beetles Beetles can cause serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced [...] s. With Koppert’s biological solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect crop quality and support sustainable

• Phytophthora blight

  infestans f.sp. infestans ) causes water-soaked lesions with vague borders and white fluffy fungal growth on the leaves. The centre is grey-brown with a light-green [...] usually circling the stem. On potato tubers, blueish lesions appear, that can be seen through the skin. The Great Famine was a period of mass starvation [...] oospores (sexual overwintering spores), sporangia (special structures which can either germinate directly or produce zoospores), chlamydospores (thick-walled

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( [...] the posterior end of the mummy, on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles can still be recognized. The Aphelinus mummy may be distinguished from the mummies [...] elongated form, and their black colour. Adult wasps prefer to walk rather than fly, and will jump if irritated.

• Green peach aphid

  they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless green peach aphids (Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) may be green, white-green, light [...] persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many [...] photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The aphid’s saliva can induce strong “allergic” reactions such as malformations of the growing tips

• Potato/tomato psyllid

  their bodies become a dark brown or black colour with white or yellow lines and a distinctive white stripe on the abdomen. They are small in size, around [...] are attached to a strand which connects them to the surface of leaves and can be found on the underside and leaf edge. Hatching occurs three to seven days

• Strawberry

  susceptible to various pests that can pose significant challenges to their growth and productivity. These pests can damage the leaves, stems and fruits [...] pest in strawberry crops and can cause significant damage if left uncontrolled. There are several species of aphids that can infest strawberry plants, including [...] attracts ants and is a substrate for the growth of sooty mould. Fruit flies Fruit flies , particularly the species Spotted Wing Drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii)

• Integrated Pest Management

  traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to [...] contribute to control of the flying stages of pests like whitefly and thrips . For some other pests, pheromone traps can make mass trapping more effective [...] biological and chemical methods can enhance pest management, but it's essential to follow guidelines for compatibility. You can check the compatibility of