• Integrated Pest Management

  very important for monitoring the flying stages of pests such as whitefly and thrips . For some pests, pheromones can can further improve monitoring. Crop [...] biological and chemical methods can enhance pest management, but it's essential to follow guidelines for compatibility. You can check the compatibility of [...] sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects

• Geranium aphid

  the infestation to other strawberry plants. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii can spread strawberry mottle virus. Life cycle and appearance of Acyrthosiphon [...] Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between [...] crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms [...] Fusarium and Sclerotinia and beneficial nematodes , Capirel , against onion fly (Delia Antiqua). The partnership with Koppert also has strengthened his view

• Rose aphid

  Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the rose [...] adults may continue to reproduce parthenogenetically. Large colonies of aphids can build up on roses in spring and summer; sometimes shoots are completely covered [...] their development is hampered by cold weather. In heated greenhouses they can be present year-round.

• Blueberry aphid

  sticky honeydew. The aphids spread blueberry scorch virus. This virus disease can cause severe yield loss. Life cycle and appearance of Blueberry aphid Aphids [...] Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the blueberry

• Fusarium spp.

  species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host [...] species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens, which can only infect wounded or stressed [...] host plants. Three pathogens can be distinguished: Fusarium oxysporum ( Fusarium wilt ): Many different hosts, potato ( Solanum tuberosum ), most vegetables

• Thrips

  thrips, so you can detect an infestation early and take action. This can be done by using sticky traps, which are attractive to thrips and can help trap them [...] mites can be an effective preventative measure, as these natural enemies can help keep thrips populations in check. Predatory mites in sachets can be a [...] Beneficial fungi can provide an additional line of defense. With Koppert’s biological solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve reliable,

• Large blackberry aphid

  blackberries. Damage symptoms High populations of large blackberry aphids can reduce yield. Life cycle and appearance of Large blackberry aphid Aphids have [...] Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the large

• Shallot aphid

  Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the shallot [...] and overwinters in sheltered places and greenhouses. Numbers of this aphid can build up even in winter and early spring when temperatures are still low.

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  Sometimes, large populations build up on potatoes or other hosts, which can cause growth retardation. Buckthorn- potato aphid does not cause plant deformation [...] Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the buckthorn-