• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology, José moved to Almeria [...] Amblyseius swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses - two pests that had become nearly impossible to manage with chemical [...] solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  Trachelospermum and Wisteria . “It is imperative that we manage pests and diseases in a preventative and pro-active way, in order to meet the high plant [...] predatory mites and beneficial nematodes . It’s critical that we are using the right products at the right time, and recognise when to make changes, to stay one [...] effective, easy to introduce, and safe for our nursery operatives. With Koppert’s technical advice and support, we are in safe hands, and well-prepared for

• Chrysopa-E

  material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates [...] prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly [...] evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug only when mixed with (other products) with

• Apple scab

  itself as lesions on blossoms, leaves, petioles and fruits and sometimes on twigs and bud scales. The lesions are olive-green. When spores are produced, the [...] conidia are released and repeat the cycle of infection of new plant parts and spore production. In autumn, the fungus produces new pseudothecia in leaves [...] about conducive periods and when they are to be expected. Ascospores are released at heavy rainfall. They germinate between 6 and 26 °C. At optimum temperatures

• Anthurium

  many flowers on the spadix. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colours and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the [...] include the obake anthuriums which are larger than the standard ones and their spathe has a more prolonged shape that comes in two or more colours. [...] About The anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colours. However, the ‘flower’ is actually

• Pollination

  it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life [...] offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array of seed crops [...] anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma

• Black vine weevil

  larvae pupate in spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long [...] a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical [...] translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head. These larvae live in the root zone in the soil where they feed on the roots. They are legless, roughly

• Onion fly

  infestations It can be difficult to identify an onion fly infestation because the signs may not always be visible. But there are a few symptoms to watch out for [...] fly, measuring between 5 and 7 mm long, with a grayish-yellowish body and clear wings. The eggs are laid by the female onion fly on the young leaves, necks [...] The soil must be damp, bright sun must be avoided, as well as a lot of wind otherwise the product dries up too quickly. So, spraying late in the afternoon

• Early blight

  only known stage in all Alternaria species is the asexual stage. Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection [...] two to three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and in some [...] presents itself as spots on leaves, petals and stems. These spots can be distinguished by the dark and brown concentric rings that are caused by sporulation

• Citrus mealybug

  distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics [...] photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate [...] lived and can be hard to spot. They are smaller than the females, have two pairs of wings and two long tail filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize