• trial results wireworm control

  After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body

• Tobacco thrips

  Thrips parvispinus can also inflict significant damage on fruit. The feeding activity of the thrips often leaves scars and blemishes on the fruit surface, which [...] However, in warmer climates, such as the Mediterranean, this pest can remain active throughout the year. Adult thrips have limited flight capability, while

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  pathway of concrete provides easy access for crop cultivation and harvesting activities. - A bio-security entrance room helps maintain hygiene. - A safety rail [...] two side gutters, 5m above ground, prevents falling during maintenance activities on the greenhouse. - IP net in the roof vents protects the crops against

• Beneficial nematodes

  insects. Here's how they work: Seeking out hosts: Entomopathogenic nematodes actively search for potential insect hosts. They are attracted to their hosts by [...] multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial activity. This provides nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction

• Leaf miners

  beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for

• Diamond back moth

  'V' shape. Throughout their development, larvae remain quite small and active. Except for the first instar, which mines in the leaf tissue, the larvae

• Citrus mealybug

  egg. These first instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body [...] in the soil. When applied to the affected area at sowing, the nematodes actively seek out bean seed fly larvae. Once they locate a larva, the nematodes

• Orius laevigatus

  at rest, displaying a characteristic black and white pattern. Adults are active predators, feeding on thrips. They also consume pollen and plant juices

• Biological Pest Control

  this method involves creating conditions that encourage the survival and activity of existing beneficial species. Examples include planting specific flowers