• Tomato leafminer

  plants including potato, eggplant, capsicum pepper and tobacco as well as weeds such as Datura stramonium, Lycium chilense , and Solanum nigrum. Damage [...] mesophyll tissues, leaving the epidermis intact. Fruits can be attacked as soon as they are formed but the larvae only feed on green fruits. In case of serious

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in [...] biological control in tropical crops such as papaya. Thanks to joint research and development with companies such as Chula Brand, Koppert has been able to [...] quality food, Chula Brand made the decision to use biological crop protection as part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding

• Koppert One

  like mortality or hindered development from eggs or pupae, as well as indirect effects such as reduced fertility (egg laying), problems with regard to moulting [...] moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database serves as a valuable reference for integrating chemical pesticides with biological crop

• Gerbera

  Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result [...] from South Africa, the Gerbera viridifolia. The result is generally known as Gerbera hybrida and there are now many cultivars that differ greatly in size [...] can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical studies.

• Cucumber

  leaves and it produces an elongated, cylindrical fruit that may become as long as 60 cm or 24 inches long and 10 cm or 3.9 inches in diameter. Cucumbers [...] terms they are classified as berries. However, like tomatoes and squash, cucumbers are often regarded, prepared and eaten as vegetables. Cucumbers consist

• Diglyphus isaea

  should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively [...] pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] hours, depending on the age and nutritional condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can [...] the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes

• False codling moth

  Indian and Atlantic Ocean islands, such as Mauritius and Cape Verde. False codling moth was previously known as Cryptophlebia leucotreta . The reason for [...] On ripe fruit this area is orange, but eventually becomes sunken and brown as the damage tissue decays. The mature larvae enlarge the hole to leave the

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story stands as an inspiring testament to the evolving [...] highlighting the dynamic nature of embracing change in the agricultural landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm towards organic production, setbacks have been [...] advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing

• Greenhouse whitefly

  Brazil or Mexico. Hundreds of plant species from different families serve as suitable hosts for this whitefly. It occurs on many crops, including aubergine [...] sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that [...] is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and