False codling moth

surface of the fruit and resemble a saucer-shaped dome. After a few days the eggs hatch and the neonate larvae finds a suitable place to penetrate the fruit [...] General False codling moth ( Thaumatotibia leucotreta ) is native to sub-Saharan Africa and is found in all citrus production areas in Southern Africa [...] a leucotreta . The reason for this pest’s high pest status is its quarantine status and is not due to the economic losses. Damage and symptoms Larval

Aphipar

develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies [...] in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Regte metode vir veilige vrylating van [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão. The good results [...] The entire crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end of their cycle with a high level of plant [...] consequently, obtaining a higher final production,’ explains Pedro Militão. Sociedade Agrícola Militão highly values the fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product

Macro-Mite

on rates typically range from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Macro-Mite is 15°C (59°F). Combined use For thrips [...] the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Pack size 50,000 predatory mites . Presentation 3.6 litre

Apple

of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have a yellowish-white coloured exocarp. Sometimes their flesh is also pink or [...] deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of the genus [...] tics. Ripe apples usually have a red, yellow, green, pink, or russetted coloured skin. Additionally there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored

Tobacco thrips

thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants. Recognizing the symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is crucial [...] environments. This insect poses a significant threat to a variety of cultivated plants, including ornamentals and sweet peppers. With a short life cycle and high [...] thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Australia

Cotton aphid

The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest in European greenhouses since [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large

Avocado

named ‘alligator pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit which is botanically speaking a large berry with only [...] only one seed. The berry is green-skinned and fleshy and its shape resembles a pear or (large) egg. The avocado tree belongs to the flowering plant family [...] Lauraceae . Commercially speaking, avocados are very valuable and the fruit is produced in tropical and Mediterranean regions. Avocados ripen only after

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase [...] l and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice [...] 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

Cherry

, usually referred to as wild cherry, sweet cherry, or gean, is a species of cherry and a flowering plant that belong to the rose family of Rosaceae . [...] and northern Iran. Cherries even grow in a small and isolated cluster in the western Himalaya. The sweet cherry is regarded as the most important ancestor [...] cherry and it is one of two cherry varieties most of the current commercial, edible cherry cultivars derive from. The other variety is the sour cherry