• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  August 31, 2026

  the reproductive process would halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous [...] compostable Ulti-Mite sachets are crafted from specially developed foil that is 100% industrially compostable, meaning they can be responsibly disposed of [...] Amblyseius swirskii has been on the market. Nowadays, the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available for our predatory mites Amblydromalus limonicus ( Limonica

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  both above and underground. Our partner for the upcoming week is Aerobotics, whose mission it is to use intelligent technology to make the future of farming [...] avocadoes, come join us to learn more about data-driven decisions making and how an integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural, safe solutions will

• Green peach aphid

  peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by [...] reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual

• Greenhouse whitefly

  and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking [...] es: 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 [...] General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the

• Flies

  growing media, while adults can cause contamination. Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of [...] greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants [...] Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause

• Whitefly

  the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large [...] the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds [...] to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of

• Leaf miners

  in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological [...] the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating

• Thrips

  greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) is the most damaging species. Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that [...] become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With a serious infestation the leaves [...] also responsible for the transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial practices [...] proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves [...] monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  demonstrate exactly how much value our products add, in a wide range of conditions that you simply cannot reproduce in the lab. That is what is so powerful about [...] Now that the data has been collected and the numbers have been crunched, it is time for Koppert Global to reflect on the 2023 European outdoor trial season [...] soil diseases in tomato trickled in. 'The biggest takeaway of these trials is that small changes can have a big impact,' says Felipe. 'The measurement of