Tobacco whitefly

possibly Pakistan. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) has an enormous host range and has affected an extremely wide range of crops throughout the world [...] first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of the [...] the underside of the leaves. The adult tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) has well-developed piercing-sucking mouthparts and begins to feed on plant sap

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

increased egg laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the ch [...] hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital [...] us persimilis turns red after eating their prey. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider mites , the color will gradually change to the ch

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the [...] integrated pest management system supported by Koppert's natural solutions has been fundamental. For more than 4 years, Koppert and HyFood have successfully [...] supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired knowledge and skills

Drososan

Check the traps weekly Once the luring substance in the trap has attracted too many flies or has evaporated, the traps must be refilled Dosage The number of [...] liquid attractant. Once in the trap they drown in the attractant. The trap has been specifically designed to prevent the undesired trapping of other insects

Shore fly

appearance of Shore fly The life cycle of the shore fly ( Scatella tenuicosta ) has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly [...] long, and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of conspicuous eyes. The wings have grey-brown patches. Although shore

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

waiting period. These are major assets on our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have [...] February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage

An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

Cut flowers

hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea, or Hydrangea , has its origins in Asia and North and South America. Some species have developed [...] trees, others into small compact shrubs. In recent decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is

Aphidius ervi

t role in biological control of aphids . The natural enemy Aphidius ervi has been widely utilized in various agricultural regions around the world due [...] effective biological control agent against aphid pests. Once the female wasp has laid her eggs inside an aphid, the emerging larvae begin their predatory activity [...] have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread through the crop, and it has been shown that mortality rates among aphids due to disturbance by parasitoids

Onion thrips

is heavily infested. In some countries, the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Life [...] recognised by their developing wing buds. Compared with the prepupa, the pupa has longer, more developed wing buds and longer antennae that are curved back