leaving the epidermis intact. Fruits can be attacked as soon as they are formed but the larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious infection,
leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel
observed on 160 cultivated and wild plant species – trees as well as herbaceous forms - of 42 plant families, and it is the major pests in carnation cultures
eight days, depending on the temperature. When pupation begins, the larva forms a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of cell, to be
Both have two brown marks on each wing, the more proximal pair almost forming a “V” when at rest. At rest, the wings are held folded almost horizontally
place under the aphid. This causes a silky, whitish, transparent pedestal to form under the empty aphid skin, which is typical for the genus Praon. The adult
from the mummies of Aphidius species by their less swollen, more elongated form, and their black colour. Adult wasps prefer to walk rather than fly, and
plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant surface, new conidiophores are formed, structures which contain new spores, the conidia. These conidiophores are
persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of
Advanced computerized process control, based on sensors and data analysis forms the linking pin to all this and ensures that all relevant growth factors [...] . These beneficial fungi and bacteria have many functions: • • • • They form a barrier against root diseases, and can even act as a fungicide. Some of [...] plant. Together these microorganisms in the root zone – the rhizobiome – form a rich toolbox that can deliver many benefits as long as we treat them right