The How and Why of IPM

and App ! To ultimately have a holistic approach to IPM and continue to strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies, you must work to have sufficient [...] releases of natural enemies Natural enemies must be introduced early in the development of the pest population to be most effective. In some cases, release of [...] above. You also need to consider your choice of crop variety. Crop varieties can differ significantly in their susceptibility to pests and diseases. And

Pretiobug

Pests Lepidopteran eggs Crops All Mode of action To locate host eggs, adult females use chemical and visual signals, such as egg shape and colour.Adult [...] suitable. Adults are most active between 23-29˚C/75-85˚F. Combined use Can be combined with all predatory mites . Storage time after receipt 1-5 days. Storage

Bugs

bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield [...] yield loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural

2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

products, from biofungicides to natural enemies. And at each stage of the crop’s development, growers had the opportunity to observe firsthand the effects [...] continued to prove its worth, explains Felipe. In the end, the occurrence of Rhizoctonia in fields treated with Trianum was just 9.4% compared to 19.2% in [...] 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 trials with

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

volume of water to correspond with the quantity of nematodes,’ Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the [...] would recommend it to anyone who has problems with codling moths and leafrollers. It really helps to reduce the pest pressure. I’m proud to spray a solution [...] orchards Fruit growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural

Leafhoppers

curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit [...] greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with

Mealybugs and scales

leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] Mealybug & scale control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mealybug control products in action. More mealybug control [...] important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely

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 [...] in greenhouses throughout the world. Although they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and

Products

Cottony cushion scale

cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about 1868 and devastated the [...] of dusky wings, The adult ‘females’ produce 500 to 2000 bright-red, oblong eggs over a period of 2 to 3 months. After leaving the egg sac, the crawlers [...] The next two instars migrate to the larger twigs and branches and eventually moult into the adult 'female'. There are two to four generations per year.