• Pear rust mite

  What is pear rust mite? The pear rust mite (Epitrimerus pyri) is a microscopic, elongated, wedge-shaped eriophyid mite that feeds on leaves, shoots, and [...] and developing fruit in pear orchards. Unlike common spider mites , individual rust mites are completely invisible to the naked eye. While small populations [...] overwinter exclusively as fertilized females sheltered beneath bud scales, in bark crevices, and at the base of young twigs. Spring development As buds

• Whitefly

  plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit [...] reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals [...] and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop

• Green apple aphid

  What is green apple aphid? The green apple aphid (Aphis pomi) is a common aphid species in apple orchards. Both nymphs and adults feed on young leaves [...] fruit with honeydew, and reduce overall orchard performance, particularly in young plantings and nurseries. Solutions Learn more Damage symptoms of green [...] develop throughout the growing season, typically four to six generations in temperate climates. The first generation usually appears three to four weeks

• Thrips

  cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower [...] their presence in the crop. At a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced

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• Crop Protection

  healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological

• Flies

  shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they [...] conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

  mealybugs in citrus blueberries, macadamia, avocado and stonefruit. In our continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor [...] be applied in various crops like citrus, blueberries, stonefruit and macademia. Also in tropical fruits like mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective [...] cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant impact on your yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so

• Caterpillars

  most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families [...] The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae [...] caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the