• Whitefly

  comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural [...] Learn more about What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are a group of small, winged insects that belong to the family Aleyrodidae. They are called "whiteflies" [...] "whiteflies" because they are typically white or yellowish in color, and they are often found on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies are not true flies but belong

• Leaf miners

  species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate [...] cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants [...] sustainable crop production. Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies )

• Parasitoid wasps

  What are parasitoid wasps? Parasitoid wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialised, with different species targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful [...] host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitisation, some parasitoid wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative [...] In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary caterpillar

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these are approximations and should [...] greenhouses have flourished in cold climates, and why others are built at high altitude. Cold climates allow for the maximum temperature in the greenhouse to be [...] as it creates fluctuating yields that result in overall lower production. Differences in cultivars There are also upper limits for the 24-hour temperature

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  that has developed great expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The [...] their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have [...] significantly to a profitable crop. Peppers are one of the most important crops in the Mexican agricultural market. In recent years, our country has been the

• Mealybugs and scales

  yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake [...] production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs (family Pseudococcidae), soft scales (family [...] order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  applied to young plants. In a lot of countries, multiple strains of Pepino mosaic virus are present. In Europe the EU an CH2 variant are widespread. V10 covers [...] strong growth in the coming years, especially with the anticipated approval in the US later this year. New Acount Manager At Valto We are pleased to introduce [...] network in greenhouse horticulture, we can effectively address the Pepino mosaic virus , which has been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production

• Integrated Pest Management

  practices that deter pests from infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control [...] conditions and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces [...] nematodes are examples of beneficial organisms used for biological pest control . The beneficial organisms prey or parasitise on pests in agriculture

• Mycotal FAQ

  be applied effectively via Low Volume Misting Systems in greenhouses. How to use Mycotal What are the optimal conditions to apply Mycotal? • Mycotal is [...] Mycotal Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6 Frequently Asked Questions What is Mycotal What is Mycotal? Mycotal is a natural insecticide. It contains a so called [...] Depending on the national product registration in your country, it may be applied against whiteflies, and in some countries also against thrips and aphids