• Adalia bipunctata

  agent in integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Life cycle of Adalia bipunctata Growers can recognize the different life stages of the predatory beetle [...] two-spot ladybird or the two-spotted ladybug, is a species of a predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest [...] pest management (IPM) strategies, offering an eco-friendly and sustainable solution to control aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides

• Amblyseius swirskii

  a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and [...] employed as part of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblyseius [...] 4 eggs per day on this prey Life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii The life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii consists of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] stay ahead of potential crop damage. Together with remote support from technical advisors you'll be on top of your Integrated Pest Management strategy.

• Diglyphus isaea

  invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners [...] ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on [...] a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized, the leaf miner larva turns flaccid and brown. Older larvae of D. isaea

• About Koppert

  Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert,

• Chrysoperla carnea

  harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae of green lacewings are [...] honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla [...] known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  to establish, it is best not to apply Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk 12). However, they [...] emanate odors called semio-chemicals (a chemical substance or mixture released by an organism that affects the behaviours of other individuals), which are [...] North America for over 20 years, especially playing a key role in the management of common thrips species. Over time, it has become more popular, as it provides

• Flies

  directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and [...] are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families [...] to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall [...] Feeding behaviour of Aphidoletes aphidimyza The searching behaviour of adult female gall midges is extremely efficient. They are capable of locating aphid-infested [...] widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. The predatory

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions [...] discovering the first larvae of the bean seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel. Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like