• Tomato

  ( Mycotal ), a beneficial fungus, can be applied as a biopesticide to infect and kill whiteflies. Additionally Rollertrap is effective for mass trapping [...] feeding on plant tissues, can be controlled using various strategies. The parasitic wasp Trissolcus basalis ( Nezapar ) can be applied for the management of the [...] Obscure mealybug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) can be a problem in tomato. These small, soft-bodied insects can be found mostly on the stems where they feed

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  accurate, and can be more located more easily for monitoring purposes. Generalist Pest Predator Mirical is a generalist predator with a preference for greenhouse [...] from a plastic bottle to specially designed corrugated cardboard strips that form a natural habitat for the Mirical beneficial bugs , has created a highly [...] corrugations provide a shelter for the predatory bugs , enabling them to ‘hide’ and better distribute themselves during transportation. As a result, the predatory

• Rose aphid

  and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] their development is hampered by cold weather. In heated greenhouses they can be present year-round. [...] General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage

• Akanthomyces muscarius

  Mycotal is safe and easy to use and can be applied using existing spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range of other plant protection [...] Lecanicillium muscarium is frequently applied as a microbial pesticide in agriculture and horticulture, providing a natural and environmentally friendly [...] controls a variety of insect pests, including whitefly , aphids , and thrips , through a process known as mycoinsecticide activity. When applied to infested

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  programme, or if we have a very severe issue we need to get on top of.” Thrips are a prominent pest for Peter The biggest pest issue for Floranova is thrips [...] plants for breeding creates some unique crop protection challenges. “I think there are higher pressures on the plants as they are on site for a longer [...] aubergines are magnets for thrips . The biological controls work well on them, but it is very important to get them applied early on so they can establish. If you

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  flower temperature might also play a role; the influence of radiation also needs to be considered. A flower can turn into a marketable fruit when it is pollinated [...] hand. A humidity of 85% is fine for pollination in a semi-closed greenhouse, while a humidity of more than 80% starts to impede pollination in a conventional [...] These brown marks can be used to help determine how many hives must be ordered. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. To

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed by defoliation. Life cycle Glasshouse potato aphid Aphids have a complex life [...] the cornicles. Alate (winged) females are yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body [...] life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed

• Minusa

  use Can be combined with Miglyphus . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 [...] might be better to use Miglyphus . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] of Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first

• Ervipar

  Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, like for instance Aphidend . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible [...] necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you Aphidius ervi Parasitoid [...] introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the

• Blueberry

  flies can be trapped in insect traps ( Drososan for Spotted Wing Drosophila and Moskisan for Mediterranean fruit fly), which are combined with a lure (Fruit [...] growers can limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and minimise the negative impact on the environment. Various beneficial organisms can be used for the [...] fungal pathogens can cause serious harm. Beneficial antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases can be applied to the growing medium