• Caterpillars

  to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life [...] Biological control of caterpillars Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse [...] greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore

• Knowing & recognizing

  you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against [...] new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes [...] pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. Steinernema [...] soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] carpocapsae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage, these microscopic roundworms

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  providing precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With [...] throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue [...] presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease

• Horiver Wetstick

  30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped For [...] place black traps 15-25 cm above the ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered by insects [...] Horiver Wetstick for trapping and monitoring of different flying insects. Pests Yellow: whitefly , thrips , fungus gnats, leaf miners Blue: thrips Black:

• 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

• Horiver Disc

  Disc for trapping root aphids and fungus gnats. Pests Root aphids , fungus gnats . Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap [...] cover paper from one side of the trap Place trap around the stem of the plant with the sticky side down, just above the substrate Remove the silicone cover [...] when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage One Horiver Disc per plant. Storage temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage time See Best before date.

• Obscure mealybug

  complete metamorphosis. Recommended for you Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Plant Pests [...] symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are ga [...] on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies. Plant growth promotion and crop resilience Plant growth promotion [...] resistance and helps the plants to grow better. Tackle diseases and pests You should try to prevent infection with diseases and attack by pests as much as possible [...] susceptibility to pests and diseases. And that goes beyond the resistances they have in their genetics. The difference in leaf tissue and plant sap composition

• Cyclamen mite

  cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging [...] species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their [...] symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are