Tomato

ahead of potential crop damage. Pollination of tomato crops Pollination plays a crucial role in the successful cultivation of tomato crops, enhancing fruit [...] Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible [...] overall health of tomato crops, as it stimulates growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Pest monitoring and scouting in tomato crops Scouting and

Tomato moth

General The tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous [...] species feeding on plants of 14 families including crop species such a tomato, sweet pepper, lettuce, brassicas, cucumber, cut flowers (particularly [...] of fruit than the first. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato moth The forewings of adult tomato moths (Lacanobia oleracea) are a reddish-brown with a feint

Tomato looper

20 families, among them crops such as cauliflower, corn, crucifer, soybean, potato, strawberry, banana, sweet pepper and tomato but also chrysanthemum and [...] Damage symptoms The tomato looper (Chrysodeixis chalcites) is primarily a foliage feeder but it also attacks fruits such as tomato and sweet pepper. Older [...] eat the entire leaf except for the midrib or other large veins. On tomatoes, the tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young

Tomato leafminer

and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta ) lays about 260 eggs. The eggs of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta [...] General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous [...] feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants including potato, eggplant, capsicum pepper

Pollination checklist tomato

Bumblebees are ideal for the pollination of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download [...] hive until the temperature drops below 32 degrees Celsius again. A healthy crop and the presence of sufficient healthy flowers form the basis for good p [...] some sunlight during the dark winter period. Shade can be provided by the crop, a crate, or other screening methods. During periods with extreme temperatures

Tomato leaf miner

General The tomato leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae) has many host plants and has caused crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, [...] burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable [...] found outdoors but in temperate regions it only occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common

Tomato russet mite

lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops lycopersici was detected for the first time in Australia and is a pest in tomatoes in all areas where they [...] upwards as the mites ascend. Life cycle and appearance of tomato russet mite All life stages of the tomato russet mite are extremely small and difficult to observe [...] General The tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older

Crop Protection

Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological crop protection solutions that offer natural alternatives [...] preserves pollinators, and strengthens crop resilience. Advantages Pest and insect management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect

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Maximize pollination in tomato

role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process and achieve exceptional yields [...] into your tomato cultivation. Let's delve into the world of bumblebee-assisted pollination and unlock the secrets to maximize your tomato harvest. Need [...] placement? Download our poster here. Checklist for pollination in tomato Tips for tomato pollination Buzz pollination and bite marks To initiate pollination