Attracker

such as the crop itself, climate conditions and the level of infestation. To ensure a correct approach, please consult a Koppert specialist or a recognized [...] When to use Attracker? Attracker improves the efficacy of pesticides, especial when the pest hides in a sheltered place on the crop. Crops All crops. How [...] Attracker is a solution of several sugars (fructose, glucose, saccharose) and lures insects - particularly thrips - from their sheltered places. When adding

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to [...] acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to [...] witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider [...] predatory mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition [...] Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy

American serpentine leaf miner

destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners. In gerbera, the larva of the American serpentine leaf miner (Liriomyza trifolii) eats its way [...] 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 quantity [...] American serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult fly. Adult leaf

Encarsia formosa

that the pupa develops freely within the host pupa. When the parasitic wasp is fully grown, it eats a round hole in the pupal cuticle. It takes several hours [...] is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized for its role in biological

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more than 25 second and third [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri , the mealybug destroyer, when using this predatory beetle as a pest control agent by observing their unique characteristics

Natupol Fly

Pollination of isolated crops, produced on a smaller scale, such as seed crops with just a few flowers or for crops that produce very little pollen. Crops [...] relation to the number of flowers per m². As a general rule apply 100-300 pupae per m² per week. It is important to start introducing the first pupae the week [...] pollen. These pollen are not consumed by the flies but stick to their bodies. When a fly visits another flower the pollen are transferred to the pistils of the

California red scale

and birds, as well as by humans and their tools. In the hours after birth, they disperse over the tree in search of a source of food. When attracted by [...] offspring. Each female can produce 100-150 young over a period of six to eight weeks, at a rate of one to three a day. The crawlers are mobile and very small, so [...] mouthparts to start feeding, they produce a white, waxy, and cottony cover, forming the typical appearance of the shield after they first moult. A few days

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to [...] acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods