• Oleander scale

  oleander scales are a greyish, dirty white or yellowy colour, round in shape, with a scale whose apex is off-centred. This scale resembles a miniature fried [...] offspring during her lifespan. At 30°C, there is a large reduction in fertility and high mortality in crawlers. [...] yield. Damage to fruit occurs in heavy infestations, where spotting and often deformity of fruits affects market value. In olives this is seen as green

• Plant Disease Management

  environmental risks. Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food production. They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, [...] agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. Understanding plant diseases Plant [...] further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same location year after year. Rotating

• Tobacco whitefly

  insect was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries [...] symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development

• Pea leaf miner

  cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown [...] General The pea leaf miner (Liriomyza huidobrensis), occurs in a variety of vegetable and ornamental crops. It originates from South and Middle America [...] fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective parasitic wasp used in biological control programs. This wasp exhibits a fascinating parasitic behavior: [...] death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions [...] better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Cactus mealybug

  onwards are covered with a white waxy material in the form of powder, threads, spiky projections or platelets. Eggs are laid in a sticky, foamy mass of wax [...] occasionally. After the second instar, the males form a pupa. After a complete metamorphosis, a winged male emerges from this pupa. The males lack mouth [...] (formerly known as Spilococcus cactearum ) is a pest of cacti and other succulents. It was first described in England but its origin is not clear. It is now

• Cotton aphid

  with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses since the late 1980’s, particularly affecting cucumber [...] growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death

• Tomato russet mite

  time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they are grown. Other members of the plant family Solanaceae may be affected to a lesser [...] Affected stems turn a rusty brown colour, and in serious cases they may snap. The fruit can also be affected, and when this happens in tomatoes, the skin [...] The first nymphal stage is a transparent white colour and about 0.1 mm long. They usually develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach or large arable [...] using Natutec technology. Endorsed by Koppert Natutec is a product brand of Koppert. We specialize in the production and supply of biological control products [...] As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting [...] beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural