• Powdery mildew

  Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to [...] this is not relevant for other diseases that are inhibited by reducing the RH In fruit trees, pruning should be done early in the season Do not provide [...] structures containing ascospores. Ascospores have not been found yet for all powdery mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  to suit every crop and condition: Bottles Bottles with dosing caps for quick and easy manual application - ideal for hot spots and fast pest response. [...] enemies into IPM programs reduces pesticide reliance, supports crop productivity and quality, and enables safer, more sustainable production. Predatory mites [...] whitefly eggs and young larvae, other small insects and mites. It originates from mediterranean regions and therefore establishes fast in warm and moderate

• Enermix

  to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. For optimal performance [...] with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 parasitized whitefly pupae, 30 E. formosa and 30 E. eremicus . Carrier None

• Protected vegetables

  regular scouting for pests and diseases, help identify issues early, allowing for timely interventions and preserving crop quality and yield. Environmental [...] fungi, and other natural components, to suppress or prevent fungal plant diseases. Scouting and monitoring for pests and diseases Scouting and monitoring [...] of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques, including visual inspections, traps, and modern technologies like remote sensing and digital image

• Diglyphus isaea

  makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following [...] pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers but sustains itself on nectar and honeydew. Life cycle and appearance of Diglyphus isaea Because [...] It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes

• Quad

  visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small black door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental [...] both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity [...] bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  managed effectively using predatory mites. You just need to understand the differences between Swirski and Thripex and when to use bottles or sachets. [...] through leaf stippling, egg laying, and depositing black fecal matter on leaves. These activities reduce photosynthesis and cause scarring, leading to deformed [...] completely read here: Using Predator Mites, but still having Thrips issues? Difference Between Swirski and Thripex: Swirski and Thripex are similar at

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  . Pupae can sit for many months in cool greenhouses or grow rooms waiting for fresh crops and increased temperatures to hatch out and establish. This is [...] their piercing and sucking mouthparts which they use to puncture plant tissues and suck out cell contents. Without chlorophyll, the cell and its neighbors [...] do not feed during this stage and only move when disturbed. Once they emerge, young adults will return to the plant searching for food, mates, and oviposition

• Beneficial microorganisms

  anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: [...] sms into pest management strategies reduces the need for chemical pesticides, contributing to more sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. [...] including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling

• Predatory insects

  y adapted to target and consume various species of mealybugs, offering an effective and natural solution for mealybug control. For mealybug control Koppert [...] aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their [...] Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L , featuring the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . Advantages of using predatory insects Using predatory insects for pest