• Black bean aphid

  reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Black bean aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] General The black bean aphid, Aphis fabae , is widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous [...] wide range of other crops. Damage symptoms Economic damage by black bean aphid is mainly due to direct feeding damage. Indirect damage is caused through

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  Use APHISCOUT to combat aphid pests in Strawberries. Aphid pests are a major threat to protected strawberry production because of their high reproductive [...] Discuss aphid control options with your Koppert consultant to ensure that your IPM programmes are comprehensive and robust, and able to combat all aphid species [...] clear from the parasitized aphid which of the species was responsible, and this will help decide which strategy to pursue for aphid control as the season

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  to the growing challenges posed by aphid infestations, Koppert are pleased to introduce two new products to its aphid control product portfolio: Rophoria [...] strengthening our arsenal against aphids , contributing to healthier crops and improved yields. Aerial Prowess & Aphid Expertise Hoverflies, renowned for [...] showing no particular preference for aphid species, and each hoverfly larva efficiently consumes numerous aphids before pupation. Rophoria Rophoria , the

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Recognised By Koppert Sweet pepper growers within the UK, and worldwide, are battling to control a new [...] new strain of the green peach aphid , Myzus persicae , that presents an increasingly frequent and harmful challenge in greenhouses. Koppert have responded [...] and pesticide applications with Flonicamid were no longer controlling the aphids as they had done previously. It was then discovered that a new genotype

• Aphidius ervi

  against aphid pests. Once the female wasp has laid her eggs inside an aphid, the emerging larvae begin their predatory activity by feeding on the aphid's internal [...] can even pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through [...] can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae )

• Aphidius colemani

  instar aphids are preferred, but all stages can be parasitized, including winged aphids. Parasitized fourth instar aphid nymphs and adult aphids will produce [...] control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) Green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae) Tobacco aphid ( Myzus nicotianae ) The natural enemy [...] controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius

• Chrysopa

  vegetables Shallot aphid Rose aphid Blueberry aphid Blackcurrant aphid Strawberry aphid Mottled arum aphid Buckthorn-potato aphid Geranium aphid Sweet pepper [...] pepper Cut flowers Yellow rose aphid Oleander aphid Black bean aphid Apple rosy aphid Cannabis Lettuce Pea Radish Gooseberry Cherry Blackberry Chili pepper Cabbage [...] Cabbage Cauliflower Zucchini Broccoli Potato aphid Cotton aphid Glasshouse potato aphid Tobacco aphid Pumpkin, squash and gourd Pear Chrysanthemum Bedding

• Adalia bipunctata

  following pests: Aphids Adalia bipunctata feeds on all aphid species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How [...] bipunctata As a natural predator of aphids , Adalia bipunctata actively searches for aphid colonies or responds to aphid alarm pheromones. Once located, the [...] predatory beetle. As a natural enemy of aphids , Adalia bipunctata contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  , relative humidity, age and size of the aphids, and the aphid species. The time required to consume an aphid can vary from a few minutes to several hours [...] specifically targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various [...] climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in

• Predatory insects

  referred to as "aphid lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. [...] feed on aphids, or spider mite, depending on the species. Gall midges are considered beneficial insects because they specifically target aphids. By naturally [...] are highly mobile and actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control