• Brown soft scale

  soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum [...] attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected by [...] three days and disperse locally before settling. Once fixed in position, their colour changes to a transparent, light brown and they begin to feed.

• 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 [...] 3 mm in length. Best conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose [...] first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor

• Caterpillars

  to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are polyphagous. Caterpillar [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where [...] caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research has shown that Mycotal can also be a powerful weapon against pests in colder conditions [...] Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, [...] available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your

• Leaf miners

  cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate [...] fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage

• Bean seed fly

  adult bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a small, dark-colored fly measuring about 4-5 mm in length. It typically has a shiny black or dark brown body with [...] of Bean seed fly The bean seed fly, officially known as Delia platura , is a common pest that targets bean crops but can attack crucifers, cereals and tubers [...] Infested bean plants may exhibit wilting or yellowing of leaves, particularly in young seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted

• Leaf stripe

  General Pyrenophora graminea is a disease of Barley that causes significant yield losses. Damage symptoms Symptoms first occur on the first, second and [...] at soil temperatures above 15 °C. How to prevent Leaf stripe Produce seed in semi-arid environments without irrigation, to decrease the chances of infection [...] or at least test the seed before use Use resistant cultivars Delay sowing in spring barley until soil temperature is higher than 12-15 o C Prevent plant

• Barley

  vulgare) is a member of the grass family and a self pollinating crop. Barley is used in brewing beer, a popular source of animal fodder and a component in various [...] About This cereal grain is grown in temperate regions worldwide. It is one of the four most important cereal corps grown in the world, next to wheat, rice

• Two-spotted spider mite

  spider mite populations in check. Especially predatory mites in sachets are a good preventative measure as the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory [...] yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p [...] such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental

• Cut flowers

  shrubs. In recent decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant [...] Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant from [...] descended from a number of freesias. Lily : Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lilies originate from temperate areas in the northern