• Vine mealybug

  over the body. Control Vine Mealybug Recommended for you Biological crop protection opportunities for integrated pest management (IPM) in citrus Chrysoperla [...] mealybug and Grapevine mealybug. As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Damage symptoms [...] affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower

• Sciarid flies

  humid and well-watered are particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg [...] mobile. Recommended for you Macrocheles robustulus Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles) Introducing beneficial nematodes for Agriculture and Horticulture [...] Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about Spidex Vital Plus How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol [...] spider mites under control. Phytoseiulus persimilis for pest control Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites [...] appearance, but smaller in size. Best conditions for use of Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C

• Fusarium wilt

  whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum [...] plant. Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium [...] the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms

• Koppert has the answers at IFTF 2018

  February 11, 2019

  IFTF The IFTF is the world’s most important trade exhibition for international flower growers and buyers and has attracted exhibitors from 116 countries [...] how to comply to the growing demands from retailers for residue-free products. You can Register here for your free visit. Retailers’ demands ‘As the IFTF [...] speakers who have been invited to share their views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit

• Two-spotted spider mite

  pests. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms [...] appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental crops. Life cycle and appearance of Spider mite Two-spotted spider mites ( Tetranychus [...] yellow or light green to dark green, red, brown, or almost black. Recommended for you Effective spider mite control with predatory mites Effective spider mite

• Leaf miners

  patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect [...] activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep infestations under control, maintain [...] maintain crop quality and support sustainable crop production. Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong

• Red palm weevil

  this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper into the tissue. Additionally, this provides entry points for microbial agents that can [...] done before these later stages when detection becomes easier, can suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs individually into soft tissues mainly at the [...] the base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest and most humid living tissues (growth areas) with a low to moderate proportion of

• Increase in thrips infestation demands more R&D

  December 3, 2019

  been around for some time but was confused with Echinothrips.’ Biological solutions The fact that cultivation systems are always changing – new-style [...] countries. This makes it much easier for species of thrips to spread, and that demands a strong chain approach, the most important aspects of which are good [...] Jenette Douma cites the situation in the Netherlands as an example, where for many years it was assumed that only the Western flower thrips – Frankliniella

• Spot the caterpillar!

  July 7, 2023

  you find caterpillar faeces, it’s time for further investigation! Caterpillars can hide very well and often change their colour to match the plant they’re [...] types of species and sizes. Some of them stand out from the foliage, but most of them are the same colour as the plant from which they live. They’re also [...] masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a useful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as