Pepper weevil

forms a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of cell, to be used later when it begins its metamorphosis. It develops a shiny white colour [...] yellow before wilting and dropping off. When you see fruit on the ground, it is clear that the crop has been very severely damaged. Lifecycle and appearance [...] hatching. In total, the larva passes through three larval stages during which its only activity is feeding; the larval stage lasts around seven to eight days

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

Tim continues. "Its coverage across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double [...] breeding and propagating young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company [...] enemies both from zero to one meter and within a four-meter radius, setting it apart in the market. Koppert consultant Wim van der Meer, who regularly visits

Loose smut of wheat

Ustilago nuda f.sp. tritici is a basidiomyceteous fungus that affects wheat. It is also known as loose wheat smut, or loose smut of wheat. Damage symptoms [...] grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It only becomes visible after head emergence. The teliospores that are formed

Loose smut of barley

sp. hordei affects barley and can destroy a large proportion of the crop. It is also known as barley smut, or loose smut of barley. Damage symptoms Infection [...] grows upwards inside the plant into the growing tip and the seed primordia. It only becomes visible after head emergence. The teliospores that are formed

Encarsia formosa

parasitic wasp is fully grown, it eats a round hole in the pupal cuticle. It takes several hours before the wasp frees itself from its case. The female parasitic [...] leading to its death and thereby contributing to the reduction of whitefly numbers. Encarsia formosa is highly adaptable and can adjust its parasitism [...] Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly pupal cuticle, whereas in other Encarsia species it can be seen clearly

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

since Koppert changed the formulation, it works perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep [...] see: the company uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the Netherlands. One [...] nematode Steinernema feltiae . Floricultura uses it to tackle fungus gnats ( sciarid flies ) and thrips pupae. ‘It is a good product that we apply to the crops

American serpentine leaf miner

American serpentine leaf miner (Liriomyza trifolii) eats its way outwards from its egg, so that its mines join to form small plates. In various other crops [...] gerbera, gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread [...] forms of tunnelling between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines, making it an unreliable criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect damage

Trichoderma harzianum

practices has various advantages: It controls different soil-borne diseases It strengthens the plant and promotes growth It improves root system development [...] commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for its ability to promote plant growth, enhance plant [...] improve nutrient uptake, and enhance overall plant vigor. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture and integrated

Blackcurrant aphid

leaves of currant plants. It does not induce a gall on blackcurrant. In June, it migrates to hemp nettle and other Lamiaceae where it curls and rolls the young [...] aphid, Cryptomyzus galeopsidis , attacks black currant and also red current. It is widespread throughout Europe and also present in the Russian Far East and

Akanthomyces muscarius

known for its effectiveness in controlling various insect pests, including whitefly , aphids and thrips . Lecanicillium muscarium infects its target pests [...] existing spraying equipment. It is compatible in the tank mix with a wide range of other plant protection products, making it easy to integrate in your current [...] added benefit is that it leaves no residue which helps growers meet the increasingly demanding supply chain requirements. Due to its specific mode of action