• Aphids

  the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different [...] insects that belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. There are over 4,000 species of aphids that have been described, and they can be found in a variety of habitats [...] form a single, very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the

• Leek moth

  General The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of [...] causes a reduction in plant growth; if larvae are numerous, weakening or withering of the plant can occur. On old leaves, open galleries can be seen which [...] but mature larvae are ca 10 mm with a brown head capsule and . a yellowish-white body. Pupation takes place in a 10-mm-long, cream-coloured, silk cocoon

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  establishment of the predator is the aim for optimum control of thrips . It should also be borne in mind that capsids often start to occur in strawberry crops [...] insecticides to prevent damage to the crop, but which can also prove harmful to Orius . The period when Orius can help control thrips can therefore be limited [...] limited to 6-8 weeks if capsid occurs. However, such is the effectiveness of Orius against thrips that strawberry growers are advised to introduce the predator

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s Tripol hives were [...] honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a combination of honeybees and bumblebees is a big improvement.’ Alfred uses two Tripol hives per hectare [...] include Conference, Tessa and Migo. ‘Our oldest apple plot is 15 years old and the youngest is one year old,’ Alfred explains. ‘We constantly innovate and

• Blackberry

  blackberry is actually not a berry botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists of small kernels. Recommended for you Disclaimer [...] About The blackberry is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae

• Veni Calcium

  Apply as a foliar spray Ensure good crop coverage Vidi Terrum and Vidi Fortum can be added to improve Veni Calcium uptake (adjuvants need to be registered [...] Calcium provides a direct source of calcium to the plant which can easily be taken up. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Calcium is applied as foliar [...] range from 2-5 litres/ha Applications should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for

• Citrus mealybug

  produce little wax, so that the light yellow to pink body is visible through its waxy covering. There is often a darker longitudinal stripe running over the [...] the females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized female lays several hundreds of eggs in an elongated [...] lived and can be hard to spot. They are smaller than the females, have two pairs of wings and two long tail filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize the

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  can also be problematic in grapes, plums and even tomatoes. Early detection through monitoring (starting in March) is now thought to be crucial to minimising [...] Attractant 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 [...] of the pest to damaging levels later in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures that there is ample time for control measures to be put in place

• Parasitoid wasps

  parasitoid wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitoid wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The [...] wasps feeding on the host’s body fluids, which can be important for their reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitoid wasps engage [...] damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitoid wasps provide a natural and environmentally

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential