• Pear blossom weevil

  in early spring to reduce pest pressure. Monitoring pear blossom weevil Regular monitoring in late summer and autumn is essential for early detection and [...] pest of pear orchards. Adult weevils emerge from summer dormancy in autumn to lay eggs inside developing flower buds. The larvae feed within the buds over [...] entirely within the flower buds before pupating. New adults emerge in late spring to early summer (May–June), feed on foliage, and then enter a summer diapause

• Sciarid flies

  minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length [...] constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella species are mainly [...] prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by

• Psyllids

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• Beetles

  feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops [...] solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect crop quality and support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle [...] stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis

• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques like Rollertraps or Horiver contribute to control of the flying [...] dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach

• Spider mites and other mites

  except for Eriophyidae which have two pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Spider mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our spider

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  even a single hectare to learn what biological crop protection can do for them. Throughout the year, they followed our protocols for a range of products [...] has been collected and the numbers have been crunched, it is time for Koppert Global to reflect on the 2023 European outdoor trial season. With over 100 [...] products, from biofungicides to natural enemies. And at each stage of the crop’s development, growers had the opportunity to observe firsthand the effects of our

• Leaf miners

  lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable [...] sustainable crop production. Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies [...] enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological

• Aphids

  in this way, as is the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you can take several preventative [...] solutions for aphids, professional growers can achieve consistent pest management, maintain crop quality, yield and sustainability. Solutions for aphid control [...] insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many

• Whitefly

  causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops [...] are very effective for whitefly control. Sticky traps help monitor and capture adult whiteflies. With Koppert’s biological solutions for whitefly, professional [...] production. Solutions for whitefly control Learn more about What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are not true flies , but belong to the order Hemiptera (true