• 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

• 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

• Steinernema feltiae

  For injection through Dosatron/Venturi systems, please contact your local Koppert representative for specific advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared [...] adjuvant and/or an anti-desiccant/humectant can be beneficial. Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or

• 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

• Oak processionary moth

  General The oak processionary moth ( Thaumetopoea processionea ), is a major pest of oak in many European countries. The common and scientific names of this moth refer to the behaviour of the larvae t

• 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

• Hemispherical scale

  General The hemispherical or helmet scale, Saissetia coffeae , occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and citrus. Many ornamental crop

• Olive scale

  General The olive scale, Saissetia oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee and

• Strawberry aphid

  General The strawberry aphid, Chaetosiphon fragaefolii , has a cosmopolitan distribution and is the most important aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause direct damage by feeding and transmits virus