• Glasshouse potato aphid

  solani) pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely [...] a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further affect ornamental crops, such as begonia [...] margins. The immediate effects of piercing by the aphids are visible in lower leaves in the form of yellow patches. Heavy yellowing may even be followed by

• Steinernema feltiae

  applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of [...] host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and [...] commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of [...] host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Heter

• Green peach aphid

  yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may [...] Downloads Whitepaper Effective control of Myzus persicae Whitepaper new Myzus persicae genotype FAQ Chrysopa-E Biological control of aphids - Aphelinus abdominalis

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of [...] applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema

• Predatory mites

  Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings [...] deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimetre in length. Their bodies [...] sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing

• Plant Health

  natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without [...] contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored energy, lipids, and secondary metabolites Surplus photosynthetic energy leads to the storage [...] pest control fosters healthier and more resilient crops with minimal environmental impact. In conclusion, by reestablishing a systems approach to agriculture

• Bean seed fly

  particularly in young seedlings. Poor growth: Bean seedlings may fail to emerge or show stunted growth compared to healthy plants. Damage to seeds: Darkened [...] the bean seed fly. To implement this method, nematodes are applied to the soil. Growers can use their standard spraying equipment to apply the nematodes [...] contributing to sustainable pest management practices in bean cultivation. Download Trial results Recommended for you Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture:

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  and diseases in a preventative and pro-active way, in order to meet the high plant standards our customers expect,” commented David. “We aim to grow our plants [...] producer, based near Evesham in Worcestershire. Business owners David and Nicole Higginson relocated to their new 30 acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming [...] chemical pesticides and using biological methods for the control of pests and diseases.” Biocontrol plays a pivotal role in New Leaf Plant’s successful IPM strategy

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  mite has proven to be especially effective in crops such as cucumber, sweet pepper, rose, and gerbera, offering reliable pest control in biological pest [...] significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced [...] designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out