non-balanced nutrition, the influence of viruses, plant diseases, pest infestations, insufficient or extreme growth, extreme climate conditions and the influence
behaviour. Ladybirds use their keen sense of smell to locate areas with aphid infestations. Once they find aphids, ladybirds use their specialised mouthparts to
instance, growers might release predatory mites to control spider mite infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results
found in glasshouses. The mites may be concentrated around the buds, or infest the entire plant, resulting in severely stunted plants, with crinkled leaves
diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread infestations or outbreaks. Monitoring involves recording data on pest and disease
control is achieved. At higher temperatures (>25°C/77°F) and/or higher infestation rates it might be better to use Miglyphus . Consult a Koppert advisor
the high side. It is better to use a little too much than not enough; infestations must always be prevented as much as possible. We certainly don’t skimp
wasp’s feeding rate and efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea
(IPM) strategies, offering growers a sustainable solution for spider mite infestations. By using Feltiella acarisuga in their pest management programs, agricultural
easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once