• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblyseius [...] as possible 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, provide

• Cotton aphid

  gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include cotton, citrus, coffee, cocoa, [...] crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable [...] from light yellow to light green, or even a green-black colour . This body colour depends on temperature, food source and the density of the population. Large

• Impatiens thrips

  Pupation occurs on the leaf rather than on the ground. The prepupae and pupae remain immobile on the leaf tissue. Adults are found on both upper- and [...] from egg to adult on the plant, specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in the leaf tissue, while subsequent stages are found on the upper- and undersides [...] sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplants. It lives exclusively on the leaves and is often present on weeds in greenhouses. Life cycle and appearance of Impatiens

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  Kingdom being the main destinations for this important solanaceae. This context shows us the high value of this crop and the importance of producing quality [...] biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great [...] agrochemical applications have decreased considerably by up to 40%, depending on the cycle," he said. Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have been implementing a

• Oleander scale

  can be seen by the appearance of the scale armour on stems, leaves and fruits of hosts. Infestations on the leaves and stems may cause wilting and may reduce [...] and often deformity of fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green spots on purple fruits. Damage to foliage is particularly important in [...] or yellowy colour, round in shape, with a scale whose apex is off-centred. This scale resembles a miniature fried egg with a diameter of 2 mm. The newly

• Hemp russet mite

  freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops cannabicola is host specific to hemp/cannabis ( Cannabis sativa ). It cannot survive on other plants. Damage [...] mite develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting. When populations are large, the mites can also be found on the underside [...] of leaves. This results in smaller leaf size and suppressed bud growth leading to a reduction in the number of buds and dwarfed buds. This damage can reduce

• Vine mealybug

  name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various [...] cally, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) are often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces

• Enermix

  at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip [...] Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Encarsia formosa

• Mycotal

  Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental conditions The efficacy of Mycotal depends on temperature and relative humidity [...] tissues. The fungus then grows through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may spread the infection to other vulnerable [...] and under the right environmental conditions, kills the target after 7-10 days. Visual effect Infested insects shrivel, or in humid conditions, develop

• Plant Disease Management

  the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens [...] Continuous reliance on chemical pesticides can lead to the development of resistant diseases. Biological control helps break this cycle by offering a [...] need for chemical pesticides, leading to fewer chemical residues on crops and produce. This not only improves the safety of agricultural products but also