Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding [...] nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of [...] of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic

Tobacco thrips

Tobacco thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern [...] six stages: egg, two larval instars, prepupa, pupa, and finally the adult insect. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals, and the soft parts of stalks [...] in the warm, humid conditions typically found in these environments. This insect poses a significant threat to a variety of cultivated plants, including

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was [...] biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula

Plant Health

without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial arthropods and insect pathogenic microbes offer sustainable solutions, ensuring long-term eff [...] to stress tolerance, protecting plants from UV radiation, pathogens, and insect predation. Induced resistance mechanisms Plants employ systemic acquired

Mealybugs and scales

Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first sight barely recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured [...] produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective covering of these insects mean that they are very well protected against natural enemies and also

In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

Minimal resistance from pests Biological control agents, such as beneficial insects, mites and nematodes, provide long-lasting pest management solutions. Pests [...] diseases in agriculture. We use beneficial organisms such as predatory insects , parasitic wasps , predatory mites , nematodes, and microorganisms. Our

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest control . O [...] mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales or aphids . However

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of insect pests. Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes infect their hosts by entering [...] the host within a few days. This species is particularly effective against insect pests such as larvae of beetles (including grubs). Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects and their relationship with other integrated pest management tools. "You [...] consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that

Tobacco whitefly

belongs to the family Aleyrodidae , and the sub-family Aleyrodinae . This insect was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci [...] mouthparts and begins to feed on plant sap very soon after emerging. The insect is covered with a white waxy substance. The adult of the tobacco whitefly