• Onion fly

  there are a few symptoms to watch out for. The wilting or yellowing of onion leaves is one of the most obvious signs of onion fly damage. Small tunnels made [...] application of nematodes is critical for their success, so it's important to carefully follow the instructions when using this strategy of onion fly control [...] the female onion fly on the young leaves, necks of onion seedlings or in the soil close to the base of onion plants. The onion fly larvae that emerge from

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  May 17, 2019

  addition of these slow release sachets provides longer term control. Yellow Horiver Traps Yellow traps are required for monitoring the level of pest present [...] present, will aid the calculation of the correct rates of natural enemies required. For further information please contact your local Koppert consultant [...] higher numbers of prey, by piercing and sucking out the contents. Swirski-Mite is also available in the new Ulti-Mite sachet. The application of loose mites

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  India for the production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated and unheated glass and polytunnels are used to grow a wide range of species [...] plants as they are on site for a longer period of time; it’s not just a case of getting them to flower and then getting them out of the door” explains Product [...] exception of some biopesticides as part of our IPM programme, or if we have a very severe issue we need to get on top of.” Thrips are a prominent pest for Peter

• Thrips

  misshapen. Thrips are also responsible for the transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by [...] smaller and lack wings. One of the most distinctive features of thrips larvae is their characteristic "frass," which is a type of waste material that they [...] black or white specks on the surface of leaves or flowers and can sometimes be mistaken for fungal spores or other types of debris. Thrips damage Thrips cause

• Aphids

  aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females [...] Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of aphids uses a combination of natural enemies that attack aphids [...] to the growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life cycle Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults of the same species

• Tobacco whitefly

  its high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco whitefly The tobacco [...] Bemisia tabaci is known for the transmission of viruses, including TYLCV in tomato. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies [...] peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of chlorotic patches

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  growth stages, wilting or stunted growth of potato plants may indicate wireworm damage to the root system. Monitoring for the presence of adult click beetles [...] the impact of nematode biocontrol. A strategy of applying split doses can be followed to ensure that the whole risk period is covered. The use of beneficial [...] spp), the larval stage of click beetles belonging to the Elateridae family, pose a significant threat to potato production. Most of the effective conventional

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  essential for the overall functioning and well-being of the ecosystem. There's still a lot of research to be done. 'At Koppert, we are aware of the enormous [...] search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, as a world leader in innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture, has invested much of its knowledge [...] Development Expert at Koppert. We have a number of microbiological solutions for diseases such as Pythium, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia, and pests such as white fly

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced [...] biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions [...] the benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it’s a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding

• Spider mites and other mites

  known for causing bronzing on the leaves, as well as other symptoms such as leaf curling, wilting, and necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites [...] continuous control essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that [...] growth, and in severe cases, leaf drop or death of the plant. Damage symptoms are important for early detection of plant-feeding mites and effective management