• Tomato

  species causing notable damage. The most common species in tomato are the Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) and the Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum [...] effective pollination of the crop. Adequate pollination ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy [...] a lesser extent also the Green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and the Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) can be found in tomato. The Glasshouse potato aphid

• Macrocheles robustulus

  about 0.3 x 0.2 mm in size and pearly white. Best conditions for use of Macrocheles robustulus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic [...] introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert [...] role in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Macrocheles robustulus for pest control Macrocheles robustulus is used for the control of the following

• Common asparagus beetle

  General The common asparagus beetle ( Crioceris asparagi ) is a major, host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world. [...] thorax. The elytra have two distinctive rows of white or yellow spots. Eggs are oval and black to greenish brown and laid singly or in rows of 3 to 10 eggs [...] Common asparagus beetle The life cycle of the asparagus beetle has the following stages: egg, 4 larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult beetle. Adult

• Cryptobug

  Application Deploy Cryptobug on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, [...] always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 2-10 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only [...] after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] presence in the crop. The wingless adult stage of the greenhouse potato aphid is rather squat, of medium size (1.8 - 3.0 mm long) and oval in shape. It [...] that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The glasshouse potato aphid manifests both

• Olive scale

  is. Eggs are protected under the shield until they hatch. The emerging crawlers settle mostly along the main veins on the lower sides of mature leaves [...] General The olive scale, Saissetia oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout [...] throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental crops can also be affected. Damage symptoms Olive scales produce large amounts

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  Beevision, on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their pollination work and find their way back to the hives. These levels [...] less daylight is available. As a result, bumblebees may not become active or only become active much later in the day. It is essential that the flowers are [...] one day, or when less that an average 1,5 biting mark is found. Humidity Is Also A Critical Factor In Bumblebee Activity The use of LED lights, or minimised

• Chrysopa

  as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-20 per m 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas [...] difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea is active mainly during the night. The larvae hide during the day. Pack size 1,000; 10,000 larvae. Presentation 500 [...] Application Shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Apply on infested leaves For hotspot treatments, apply Chrysopa directly in the heavily affected

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  December 18, 2018

  sale of this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration [...] strains present in the greenhouse. V10 covers both so mutation is less likely and plants are protected naturally. This twofold protection is what distinguishes [...] ‘Registration in several European countries is expected in a few weeks or months’ time. We expect that tomato growers all over Europe will soon accept the ‘Pep’

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor [...] for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure [...] with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic