Flies

Their larvae can damage roots and growing media, while adults can cause contamination. Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality [...] organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae [...] Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type

Glasshouse potato aphid

fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is u [...] aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids lay eggs that [...] a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The glasshouse

Mealybugs and scales

leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] Mealybug & scale control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mealybug control products in action. More mealybug control [...] important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely

Aphidius matricariae

as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M Expand all items How to use Aphidius matricariae The parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is available [...] eggs inside an aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their specialized mouthparts to penetrate the aphid’s body and siphon off its [...] within. This feeding strategy is highly efficient, allowing the larvae to develop and grow while depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting

A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes [...] entire crop cycle.” This shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead [...] tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a

Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

pear orchards. Situated in the Betuwe fruit growing region of the Netherlands, the 80-hectare orchard grows apples on 45 hectares and pears on 35 hectares [...] then moving them to the apple orchard in early spring. ‘Although the weather has been unpredictable these last few years, we make sure to place our order [...] solutions ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s Tripol hives

Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator [...] sufficient to ensure good pollination . The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough strength in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in warm [...] temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions

Natupol Excel

brood and sugar water. Downloads Bumblebee stings Checklist growing lights Manual growing lights Pollination checklist Tomato Plant Pollinator interactions [...] exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm [...] Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best

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Caterpillars

plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths) [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] and growing tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect