Leaf miners

vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost before the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development [...] cycle of leaf miners Leaf miner control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our leaf miner control products in action. More [...] are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae

Veni Micro

When to use Veni Micro? Vegetables : One application in early vegetative phase and repeat 1-2 applications at 15 days interval Flowers: Apply daily Fruits: [...] Fruits: During vegetative and reproductive stage at 15 days intervals How does Veni Micro work? Veni Micro acts as bio-stimulant which stimulates healthy [...] soluble fertilizers and other inputs as tank mix. Shelf life: It is stable for a period of 24 months from the date of manufacturing. Re-entry barrier: No re-entry

Aphipar

site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them to take proactive [...] scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production [...] systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice

Chilli thrips

for its ability to damage a wide variety of crops, including ornamentals, vegetables, and fruits, this species poses challenges due to its rapid reproduction [...] tissue, making them difficult to detect. Females can lay up to 100 eggs in the youngest plant tissues. Eggs are oval, whitish to yellow and kidney shaped. [...] in 15 to 20 days as many as 25 overlapping generations per year. Reproduction is both by sexual and partheno-generic. Larvae and adults feed on the underside

Grape downy mildew

haustoria to parasitize mesophyll cells. The latent period (the time from infection to visible symptoms) ranges from 4 to 21 days, depending on temperature; [...] monitoring of high-risk weather conditions are key to maintaining a healthy vineyard. Underside of a grape leaf infected with downy mildew, with clearly [...] light-green oil spots on the upper leaf surface, often angular and limited by leaf veins White to greyish downy growth on the underside of leaves under humid

Beneficial microorganisms

damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it [...] provide positive effects to their environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological [...] like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial

Grapevine powdery mildew

Pale green to yellowish spots on the upper leaf surface Development of white to grey, powdery fungal growth Powdery coating may also appear on the underside [...] Grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is a widespread fungal disease that poses a serious threat to commercial viticulture worldwide. The pathogen [...] causing the skin to lose elasticity. This frequently leads to berry cracking, which severely compromises fruit quality and serves as a primary entry point

Amblyseius swirskii

cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few [...] not need to feed. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are a translucent [...] search for food on the underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten

Beet armyworm

exigua) has become a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and its ability to develop on wild vegetation [...] is highly polyphagous, feeding on plants of more than 20 families. It is a serious pest in greenhouses, where it feeds on ornamental plants such as chr [...] the field, it is a major pest of sweet pepper. Damage symptoms Older caterpillars migrate to the top of the plant where they feed mainly on the growing tips