• Predatory insects

  crucial for natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain [...] protect crops from the damage caused by these pests. Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids [...] predatory insects for pest control offers several advantages, promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to managing pest-related issues. Here are

• Koppert offers the safest biological alternative for new challenges in agriculture at the Fruit Attraction in Madrid

  September 30, 2023

  (such as new pests or sudden outbreaks of pests) and abiotic factors (for example, drought). ‘All our solutions for biological control of pests and diseases [...] guarantee plant health , since biological control does not leave chemical residues, requires no pre-harvest interval, nor generate resistance in pests. Chemical [...] a chemical fungicide, but while chemicals put stress on the plant, Trianum makes the plant more resistant to stress. The beneficial fungus of Trianum

• Mottled arum aphid

  greatly reduce plant vigour and kill the plant through sucking of plant sap. However, also at lower densities the aphids can damage plants because they produce [...] and also result in an unattractive plant with a much lower market value. Neomyzus circumflexus can also transmit plant viruses. Life cycle and appearance [...] distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks many ornamentals , including chrysanthemums

• Outdoor Experience Centre

  Delia antiqua ) are common pests in crops such as beans and onions. Adult flies of bean seed fly lay eggs near bean plants, and the larvae feed on seeds [...] onion plants. The larvae tunnel into the onion bulbs, harming the roots and foliage, resulting in stunted growth, decreased yield, or even plant death [...] enemies to combat pests, bumblebees for pollination , microbials, and biostimulants that support, protect, and strengthen crops. Improving plant health both

• Southern armyworm

  development of the plant, and opening the way to fungi that cause rotting of pods (soybean) and flower buds (cotton). They are also a notable pest in other crops [...] General The southern armyworm ( Spodoptera eridania ) is a pest of various agricultural crops in Southern and Central America and the Caribbean. It is [...] attacks corn, cotton, rice and soy crops, amongst others. It is considered a pest in areas of cultivation in the savannah. Symptoms and damage The caterpillars

• Effective whitefly control with predatory mites

  environments like greenhouses and covered growing environments. These pests feed on plant sap and excrete honeydew, promoting sooty mold growth. Their high [...] Whiteflies are among the most persistent and damaging pests in commercial horticulture and greenhouse production. Their rapid reproduction, resistance [...] to chemical pesticides, and ability to transmit plant viruses make them a serious threat to crop yield and quality. However, integrating biological control

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  genic fungi Whiteflies and thrips are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling whiteflies [...] Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies and thrips that are found in vegetables, ornamentals [...] fruit in protected cultivation. How Mycotal works When applied to the target pest, the spores of the fungus Akanthomyces muscarius attach to the whiteflies

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  January 29, 2025

  and pathogens to manage pests and diseases, offers significant cost-saving benefits when incorporated into an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy [...] the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants [...] plants and significantly reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest resistance and enhanced long-term sustainability Biological control contributes

• Cryptobug

  Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] around the world Biological crop protection opportunities for integrated pest management (IPM) in citrus Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The journey of sustainable [...] e to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops Protected vegetables

• Cactus mealybug

  Depending on the host plant species, infestations with cactus mealybug cause discoloration of the plants and later necrosis of the tissue. Plant deformations can [...] mealybug Atrococcus mamillariae (formerly known as Spilococcus cactearum ) is a pest of cacti and other succulents. It was first described in England but its [...] around the world as it was probably distributed by the trade in ornamental plants. Damage symptoms The cactus mealybug usually infests stems but can occasionally