Citrus thrips

cannot survive on mature, hard foliage. They feed most often in narrow crevices created by folds in leaves or under the calyx of a fruit due to their thigmotactic [...] appears as scribbling and finally as stippling or russet in mature fruit. Young citrus plants can be stunted by severe foliage damage, all growth flushes [...] General Citrus thrips is originally described from various localities in South Africa and is indigenous. It occurs throughout Southern Africa, East Africa

Fall Armyworm

has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars of fall armyworms feed on the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing [...] disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central [...] the warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green

Carrot

grown as annuals. Carrots can vary greatly in colour, shape and size. The shorter carrot types grow well in heavy soil, the longer varieties need loose [...] The carrot ( Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple [...] Daucus carota , indigenous to Europe and southwestern Asia. The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and

Avocado

belongs to the flowering plant family of Lauraceae . Commercially speaking, avocados are very valuable and the fruit is produced in tropical and Mediterranean [...] avocado ( Persea americana ), also named ‘alligator pear’ is a tree originating in South Central Mexico. Its nick name points to its fruit which is botanically

California red scale

to the Diaspididae family and is a pest found worldwide, mainly in citrus, but also in fig, cotton, mango, banana, avocado, grape, and rose. Damage symptoms [...] inject when feeding is very toxic to plant tissue. California red scale feeds by inserting its mouthpart into the plant tissue and sucking the contents of [...] 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 the

Gooseberry

Ribes . The plant originates from Europe, Northwestern Africa, and West, South and Southeast Asia. The gooseberry is also sparsely habituated in various location [...] location in North America. The rambling gooseberry bush grows up to 1,5 metres (5 feet) high and wide and its fruit, the berries, are mostly green, but

About Koppert

challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using [...] , and microbials that support, protect, and strengthen crops. Improving plant health both above and underground. Since 1967, we’ve been helping growers

Cannabis

digitate, with serrate leaflets. Cannabis is an annual plant that has a growth period of April – September in outdoor cultivation. Indoor cultivation (hydroponic [...] (hydroponic or soil) is grown on a continuous basis. Cannabis belongs in the family Cannabaceae and may include three species, C. sativa , C. indica , and C. [...] used to reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, to improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, and to treat chronic pain and muscle spasms.

Citrus

that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia and the Malay Archipelago. Some citrus species have been present in the Mediterranean [...] . Theses trees thrive in a consistent sunny, humid environment with fertile soil and adequate rainfall or irrigation. Today, in the United States, the [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime

Blueberry

originated in North America. Blueberries are usually elevated, reclining shrubs. Their size varies from 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) to 4 meters (13 ft) in height [...] Blueberries are flowering perennials with dark blue/purple coloured berries. The plant belongs to the section of Cyanococcus and the genus Vaccinium (cranberries [...] height. The berries are usually 5–16 millimeters (0.20–0.63 inch) in diameter and have a flared crown. The berries are greenish pale at first, then turn