• Flies

  organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae [...] Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type [...] be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products in action. The latest news about flies

• Diglyphus isaea

  Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a [...] efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers [...] a single egg (occasionally more) next to it. In general, the wasp selects late second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 5, 2019

  cropping season. How does Mycotal work? Spores are applied to the crop using conventional spraying equipment, which germinate within hours to produce hyphae [...] in order to achieve good contact with the target pests; select spray nozzles giving a droplet size range of 50-100 µm; angle spray nozzles to achieve good [...] adjuvant Addit (1.25 ml/l), to improve wetting and sticking, and raise the relative humidity at the laminar boundary layer, to support spore germination

• Apple rust mite

  developing fruit of apple trees. Because of its small size, the pest is difficult to detect without magnification, and infestations may only become noticeable [...] flower clusters. They begin feeding and laying eggs, allowing populations to increase as new plant tissue develops. Population growth Multiple generations [...] Autumn Towards the end of the growing season, overwintering females move to protected sites around buds and bark, where they remain until activity resumes

• Apple sawfly

  effective tool to control apple sawfly populations. As part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, beneficial nematodes contribute to long-term population [...] apple sawfly Overwintering Fully grown larvae leave damaged fruit and drop to the soil, where they form cocoons and remain until the following spring. Spring

• Japanese beetle

  actions were taken to prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further [...] spread in Europe, occurrences outside the known area in Italy need to be reported to the National Plant Protection Authorities. Damage symptoms Skeletonized [...] soil temperatures increase, the grubs move closer to the surface and resume feeding on plant roots at 2.5 to 5.0 cm depth. Pupation usually occurs after 4-6

• Apple blossom weevil

  temperatures exceed 10-12°C Peak egg-laying typically occurs during tight-cluster to pink-bud phenological stages Begin monitoring and scouting 2-3 weeks before

• Pear blossom weevil

  pest of pear orchards. Adult weevils emerge from summer dormancy in autumn to lay eggs inside developing flower buds. The larvae feed within the buds over [...] entirely within the flower buds before pupating. New adults emerge in late spring to early summer (May–June), feed on foliage, and then enter a summer diapause [...] debris: Strip loose or peeling bark from trunks and main branches in late summer to reduce overwintering sites. Sanitation: Remove fallen leaves and other plant

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  their mobile phones to alert them to the problem, before crop damage occurs and cucumber yields are compromised. Knowledge is key to successful growth David [...] practices, and continue to develop their understanding and use of biological control techniques. To make the necessary changes to more sustainable growing [...] three growers have demonstrated that they certainly have the know-how when it comes to growing a quality crop of cucumbers. They have been mentored by their

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today: [...] global market leader. According to Martin Koppert, Chief Business Officer (CBO), it was time the branding evolves as well: ‘To make our world more sustainable [...] of opportunities, connecting customers and partners who are willing to contribute to a better world,’ adds Maes. ‘We are convinced that we can be part of