• Spider mites and other mites

  Regular monitoring of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by scouting the plants visually. You can also take [...] stable pest control, protect crop quality and ensure sustainable production. Solutions for mite control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are [...] that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can

• Sciarid flies

  generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings and other young growing plant material. Damage symptoms The [...] diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly on decaying plant material and on [...] pathogenic fungi. Because the larvae move very little, plant death is generally local. Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered are particularly

• Leafhoppers

  sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and [...] reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field

• Mealybugs and scales

  are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality [...] (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are mostly host plant specific. Apart from the damage they cause by sucking plant sap, mealybugs and soft scales [...] scales relies on natural enemies and monitoring tools that target different pest stages: Parasitic wasps Lacewings Predatory beetles Pheromone traps Parasitic

• Bugs

  families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. Bug damage Phytophagous bugs damage plants by puncturing leaves and growing points [...] Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss [...] control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce pest pressure and prevent outbreaks: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic wasps Pheromone

• Whitefly

  Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing [...] consequences: If the population 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 [...] whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different pest stages: Parasitic wasps Predatory mites Predatory bugs Beneficial fungi Sticky

• Macro-Mite

  Airobug Dosage The dosage of Macro-Mite depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae, Lyprauta larvae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips [...] soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady

• Flies

  Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene [...] rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft [...] biological solutions for flies, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect crop hygiene and maintain sustainable growing conditions

• Leaf miners

  leaf miners Leaf miners are damaging pests that tunnel through leaves, reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding patterns cause [...] secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological control of leaf miners [...] combines effective natural enemies and monitoring tools to target different pest stages: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic wasps Sticky traps Parasitic wasps

• Swirski-Mite LD

  crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 5-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor