• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  control. Phytoseiulus persimilis for pest control Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] volatiles emitted by damaged plants. Phytoseiid mites have no eyes and therefore rely on volatiles released by damaged plants and their tactile sense to [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled

• European red mite

  ulmi , is mainly a pest of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack a large scale of other woody plants and is occasionally [...] the egg stage; the “winter eggs” are laid in the wooden parts of the host plants in autumn. European Red Mite Control with Predatory Mites

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum [...] wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread material on rock [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this [...] also saves time.’ The Natutec Scout app can also be used to monitor other pests. Koppert is working on making it possible to scan and recognize them. ‘We [...] map appears on the screen, and I can immediately see what whitefly or other pest is doing. If necessary, I can take immediate action.’ According to Jan van

• Cryptobug produces spectacular results against mealy bug

  December 15, 2016

  beetle specimens present on each plant and no mealy bug identified on the new parts of the plants. Three quarters of the plants were growing again. Mealy bug [...] on each plant. The crops were producing; three quarters of the plants were growing; and no mealy bugs were identified on new parts of the plant. Mealy bug [...] Five to twelve predatory beetle specimens were counted on each plant. Half of the plants were showing some signs of growth again. Mealy bug down by 40%

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  due to the damage caused by pests. ‘Once I started applying the beneficial nematodes, I noticed that the damage from the pests had stopped and that the asparagus [...] and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them successfully into horticulture since 1986, steps [...] Either they have been removed by international and local authorities, or pests have become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  July 27, 2023

  the notorious parasitic nematodes that attack the plant’s root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases in potatoes got underway a few years [...] detect since it is a soilborne pest. Therefore, damage can start anytime and nematodes need to be applied from planting through to harvest. This means [...] says Global product manager, Cyrille Verdun. ‘The nematodes control the pests and the natural fungicide controls the diseases. Together they have a winning

• Perfect potted hydrangeas for super-strict customers

  December 3, 2019

  to resort to biological control methods to fight pests wherever possible. The most troublesome pests in Van Geest’s potted hydrangeas are thrips , aphids [...] Perfect potted hydrangeas for super-strict customers A shrinking number of pest control products and more stringent requirements are making crop protection [...] exception, and here too, biology is becoming increasingly significant. Dutch plant nursery P. van Geest is extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials

• Consumers

  Every day, Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make [...] little tomato reaches your plate, it has already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In [...] bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products

• Walnut husk fly

  the 1990s and is now established in several European countries where it a pest of walnut. Damage symptoms Infested fruits bear a small, back oviposition