• Mealybugs and scales

  fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must [...] scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do [...] sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs

• Grow your own vegetable garden

  reduce food insecurity in rural and urban households. In our quest to help growers big and small become Partners with Nature, we are partnering with Laeveld [...] father, child, commercial or emerging farmer. An increase in the involvement of households in agricultural activities for subsistence farming purposes has [...] within which all people have access to adequate and safe food at all times in order to meet their dietary needs to enable them to lead a healthy and active

• Bugs

  high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce pest pressure and prevent outbreaks: Beneficial nematodes [...] These biological solutions help monitor, attract and eliminate harmful bugs in different crop stages. With Koppert’s biological solutions for bugs, professional [...] bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  able to comply to the black pesticide list in the value chain Health and environment • Safe for user • Admitted in organic agriculture • Contributes to a [...] Proven results The effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis nerii in lemon in Spain 400 A. nerii / 10 cm2 300 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 27 [...] / 10 cm2 150 The effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis nerii in lemon in Spain 100 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 20,1°C 50 Untreated 0 0

• Beetles

  using natural solutions: Beneficial nematodes Insect traps Pheromone traps Beneficial nematodes actively seek out and eliminate beetle larvae in the soil [...] Biological control of beetles Beetles can cause serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced [...] enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance

• Long-tailed mealybug

  yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must [...] General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range [...] sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs

• Spider mites and other mites

  yellow, and in many plants the damage can also be seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced p [...] such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affect the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental [...] crops. Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory

• 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 [...] 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 [...] Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect

• Cottony cushion scale

  originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about 1868 and devastated the citrus industry there until a natural enemy from [...] world. It is also periodically discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations. Damage symptoms Cottony [...] from Australia was introduced in 1888. This was the first ever example of successful classical biological control. The cottony cushion scale has subsequently

• Macrocheles robustulus

  living pests, which can be found in high numbers in greenhouses in soil which has been enriched with compost. As natural enemies of various pests, Macrocheles [...] robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings. Macrocheles [...] 3 x 0.2 mm in size and pearly white. Best conditions for use of Macrocheles robustulus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter