• Aphelinus abdominalis

  recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic [...] empty without laying an egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due [...] s is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control

• Biological Pest Control

  strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally friendly products, the demand for biological [...] of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical treatments. Safe for humans and pets Biocontrol methods pose no health risks [...] pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitoid wasps and predatory mites are introduced into agricultural crops to prey on or parasitise harmful pests

• Powdery mildew

  stomata. Conidia are the main means of dispersal. They are dispersed by wind, as are the ascospores. In general, powdery mildew fungi are not very resistant [...] Damage symptoms Powdery mildew symptoms are fairly similar in all plant-pathogen combinations. The symptoms are white fluffy colonies, first and foremost [...] entering through the stomata and there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic

• Dwarf bunt

  season. The optimum temperature for germination is 3-8 °C and it takes three to ten weeks for germination. The seedlings are infected after emergence; the [...] Tilletia controversa causes (bunted) heads that are slender and remain green longer than healthy heads. The glumes are opened either on some or on all spikelets [...] soil-borne teliospores are the main source of primary infection. The soil-borne teliospores may survive in soil without suitable host for as long as ten years

• Fusarium spp.

  whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels, which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations [...] may die, and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years subsequently. F. graminearum/Gibberella zeae ( Fusarium head blight or scab ) ( [...] pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection decreases the baking quality of wheat and brewing qualities of barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of

• Fusarium wilt

  suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum has many different formae speciales which are each [...] whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations [...] Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants

• Strawberry

  crops, ensuring the production of high-quality strawberries for consumers. Recommended for you The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control [...] presence of various pests and diseases. Common pests that occur in strawberries are aphids , fruit flies , leafhoppers , caterpillars, plant bugs , plant parasitic [...] yields and compromised fruit quality. In addition to pests, strawberry crops are also susceptible to several diseases, including bacterial diseases, Botrytis

• Encarsia formosa

  recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia [...] important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following [...] a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognised for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly

• Aphidius colemani

  recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp [...] is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling [...] widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) Green

• Glume blotch

  lesions, new pycnidia are formed. The conidia that are produced in these pycnidia emerge in a pink slimy substance. The conidia are released at high relative [...] (RH). The optimum temperature for germination of the conidia is between 20 and 25 °C. The ascospores are responsible for wind dispersal of the fungus over [...] glumes, similar brown lesions with pycnidia and perithecia occur. Perithecia are also formed on dead glumes and stems. In case of severe infection , the heads