• Leafhoppers

  Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with targeted biological control

• Early blight

  solani can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs at temperatures from

• Blueberry

  addressing the numerous pests and diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these plants. IPM focuses on using a combination of methods to manage [...] s of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries. Bumblebees also contribute to the sustainability

• Long-tailed mealybug

  reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small

• Cutworms

  General Cutworms ( Agrotis spp.) are occurring worldwide. Important species are for instance the black cutworm Agrotis ipsilon and the turnip moth Agrotis segetum . The larvae of these moths usually f

• Apple scab

  released and repeat the cycle of infection of new plant parts and spore production. In autumn, the fungus produces new pseudothecia in leaves that have already

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  are compromised. Knowledge is key to successful growth David Davidson, Koppert Consultant, has been providing pest control advice to the nursery for almost [...] business becomes more established. Their vision is to build their cucumber production around eco-friendly practices, and continue to develop their understanding

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with bees [...] many other crops, blueberries rely heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there

• Cactus mealybug

  General The cactus mealybug Atrococcus mamillariae (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

• Codling moth

  General The codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms After i