Aphids

have been described, and they can be found in a variety of habitats throughout the world. Aphids form a single, very large group of insects: the super- [...] length. They have a pear-shaped body with long antennae and two tube-like structures called tubercles on their rear end. Color: Aphids can be a variety of colors [...] ion. They may also excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which can attract other insects and lead to the growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life

Raspberry

tart-flavoured. Raspberries are a seasonal fruit and produced in summer or early autumn. Botanically speaking, the raspberry is not a berry, but an aggregate fruit [...] occasionally as European raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries, is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins [...] America, the variety Rubus idaeus var. strigosus , is usually regarded as a distinct species, namely the Rubus strigosus (American Red Raspberry). However

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

, and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally in several parts of the world

Buckthorn-potato aphid

nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of [...] of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses

False spider mites

their dorsal surface showing a net-like pattern. The eggs are a clear red colour and elliptical in shape. They are laid in a fold in the leaf or along the [...] General Mites of the family Tenuipalpidae have a worldwide distribution and can be found on many cultivated plants. Several species have been reported [...] Tenuipalpidae ) are usually found on the underside of leaves where they cause a brown, scabby discolouration spreading from both sides of the main vein into

Southern European marshland pyralid

pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families. They include [...] which occurs about a week later, the young larva is visible within the egg. The full-grown caterpillars are 20 to 30 mm long and have a creamy white colour [...] threshold varies considerably according to the crop: in begonia and kalanchoë a relatively small population can cause severe damage, whereas roses appear to

Green potted plants

and specks and turn the plant into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to [...] and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong and are tolerant of drought, but also air pollution. Dieffenbachia is a very popular

Hop

technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week [...] About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly [...] in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” programs. Capsanem is a powerful tool for managing Ne [...] appealed to us due to its biological protection qualities. Additionally, as a macroorganism, there's no waiting period. These are major assets on our farm

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was [...] maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement a successful