• Cannabis

  scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with [...] compliance, maintains crop predictability, and aligns with consumer preferences for safe, eco-friendly products. Cannabis pests Aphids Aphids pose a significant [...] and American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) are among the most notorious leaf miner species affecting cannabis. These tiny insects lay their

• Grey mould

  es unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH increases, for example when cut [...] name suggests, grey mould’s ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) most common symptoms are grey-brown lesions. The lesions occur on leaves, stems [...] the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  May 17, 2019

  traps are required for monitoring the level of pest present, will aid the calculation of the correct rates of natural enemies required. For further information [...] but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If a biological control strategy is not [...] with dark green spots of frass, and feeding marks to the flowers. Their life-cycle is very temperature-dependent. Although thrips can be found at lower

• Encarsia formosa

  products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa is most effective [...] 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

  products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp Aphidius colemani is most effective [...] 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

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed potatoes can be grown for one year after infection. Damage symptoms [...] ring rot. Life cycle and appearance of Bacterial canker of tomato Clavibacter is seed-borne and tuber-borne and primary infection is mostly from infected [...] seedlings by touching the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of rain or irrigation. Both in greenhouses and in

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." [...] market and the production costs. For this reason, the increased harvest cycle, better fruit quality and a safe environment for workers contribute significantly [...] destinations for this important solanaceae. This context shows us the high value of this crop and the importance of producing quality fruits for export. If

• Praon volucre

  recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Praon volucre Aphiscout is effective at [...] Aphidiinae . Praon volucre is one of the most abundant parasitoids of many aphid species in Europe. Praon volucre is used for the control of the following pests: [...] eggs are laid during the first five days. At 23-25°C, the developmental time for Praon volucre on Macrosiphum euphorbiae from oviposition to adult emergence

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges [...] mite solutions that marked a turning point for the company. Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving [...] facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for new solutions

• ‘Knowing & recognising’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  different languages. ’As both public and governmental pressure for sustainable solutions for food crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken [...] such as insects, fungi and microbiological solutions for growers increases around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use [...] latest information, dozens of illustrations on the life cycles of insects and 700 photographs on the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural solutions