• Oleander aphid

  the milkweed aphid, is a common pest of several important ornamental plants in the families Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. It is commonly found feeding [...] Oleander aphid The oleander aphid is an obligate parthenogenetic species; thus the adult aphids are all female and males do not exist. Adult females may be winged [...] feeding on oleander and milkweeds ( Asclepias sp.). The oleander aphid is cosmopolitan, and can be found in tropical to warm temperate regions throughout the

• Onion thrips

  General The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, [...] the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations become serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly [...] antennae that are curved back over the head. The prepupal and pupal instars do not feed and only move if disturbed. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  (Erysiphe necator) is closely synchronized with the vine growth stages and environmental conditions. Understanding its lifecycle is essential to implementing [...] Grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is a widespread fungal disease that poses a serious threat to commercial viticulture worldwide. The pathogen [...] humid conditions; however, unlike most other grapevine pathogens, it does not require free water (such as rain or dew) to infect, making it a persistent

• Caterpillars

  yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines [...] night are usually inconspicuously brownish are greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have [...] occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal

• Grape downy mildew

  mildew, caused by Plasmopara viticola , is one of the most important diseases in wine and table grape production worldwide. The disease spreads rapidly [...] 7–10 days post-infection (depending on temperature and humidity), the disease is often well-established before it can be visually detected in the field. Leaf [...] create less favorable conditions for disease development but are usually not sufficient on their own under high pressure. Biological control of Grape downy

• Parasitic wasps

  remains parasitization. Parasitic wasp products With over five decades of experience and expertise, Koppert is a trusted source for growers seeking effective [...] agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides, parasitic wasps are natural and do not harm beneficial insects, animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitic [...] significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural

• Bugs

  leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs [...] effectively, reduce pest populations and support sustainable, residue-free production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran [...] them from beetles , which have hard, leathery forewings that meet, but do not overlap, in the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran

• 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 [...] larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  e, and profitable crop production by providing precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for [...] 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

• Whitefly

  that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological [...] health and support sustainable production. Solutions for whitefly control Learn more about What are whiteflies? Whiteflies are not true flies , but belong to [...] the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large