• Chrysanthemum

  family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially [...] About The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family [...] in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation and production. The current, commercially cultivated c

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  species such as the citrus mealybug and the long-tailed mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: [...] large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae resort to [...] temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva eats more than 25 second and third instar mealybug nymphs. The larvae

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  knowledge – of biology, of the business and of the market – is so important. Because in the end, we want to work with and for growers to develop a system [...] ’ Status quo as the starting point The status quo is the starting point for developing an IPM strategy. ‘We conduct an assessment of the growers’ current [...] results of our product to that of the grower's current solutions. We monitor the yields, collect harvest data, and calculate the ROI. Because in the end, every

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline [...] fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to [...] in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of pests and diseases such as predatory mites and

• Parasitic wasps

  begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed [...] suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity. The female parasitic wasp [...] eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae

• Pepper

  damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology [...] The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild [...] mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically

• Chili pepper

  About The particular species of chili pepper, Capsicum frutescens, is at times categorized under the species Capsicum annuum . The pepper cultivars of Capsicum [...] acrid, their shape is ellipsoid-conical to lanceolate. The fruit (the peppers) usually develop from a pale yellow to a bright red when ripe. Varieties [...] perennial (short-lived) plants. The plant’s flowers are white and have a greenish white or greenish yellow corolla. The plant’s berries are very small (10–20

• False codling moth

  fruit and drops to the ground where it pupates in the top layer of the soil. The moths emerge after a couple of weeks. The life cycle varies between 5 weeks [...] penetrate the fruit. All five instars of larval development take place inside the fruit. Once the final instar (fifth) is ready to pupate, it exist the fruit [...] and brown as the damage tissue decays. The mature larvae enlarge the hole to leave the fruit and pupate. Excreta can be found within the larvae tunnels

• Predatory mites

  Quantity: Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation [...] necessary: Depending on the severity of the pest problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant [...] development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over the years, we have further

• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  ghs and part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy stinkbug eggs. We can truly say that the results obtained [...] that many of the challenges we find on farms already have a solution hidden in nature – we just have to find it! During the past few seasons, the Koppert [...] ensures that every stage of the macadamia’s development is effectively covered by biological control. Continue reading the full article in Laeveld Agrochem