Trichoderma species are widespread and highly competitive soil-borne fungi, many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderm
Make the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is used for the control of the glasshouse whitefly ,
Autographa gamma - Silver Y Moth The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly s
Poinsettia: Main pests and strategy Sciarid fly Sciarid fly, commonly known as fungus gnats, can cause serious damage to the cuttings, to the extent of killing them. The larvae feed on the young roots
Cyclamen: Main pests and control strategies. Thrips There are many species of thrips, but Frankliniella occidentalis , or western flower thrips (WFT), is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If
The two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae, is a very common pest in soft fruit crops such as strawberry and raspberry. Existing acaricides have become increasingly less effective against this
Control of thrips using the predatory bug Orius laevigatus in strawberry crops. Thrips are one of the most difficult pests for the strawberry grower. They are often impossible to control using insecti
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant and blueberr
Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug has been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, allowing applica
Isonet T (MAPP 17929) is a controlled release dispenser for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta Isonet T (MAPP 17929) is a controlled release dispenser for the mating d