Plant Disease Management

pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our [...] provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more resilient and better equipped to resist diseases. Sanitation Finally, [...] accessible to plants. These natural alternatives to chemical fungicides enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to environmental

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question [...] insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem [...] resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial

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Consumers

around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of parasitic [...] society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions

Cotton bollworm

stages may occur. Young caterpillars are yellowish-white to reddish-brown with dark spots. In later instars the head is mottled, and the body is marked [...] rs are often aggressive and cannibalistic. Pupation occurs in the soil, with pupae of 14 to 18 mm long, with a brown, smooth body surface. Adult female [...] bollworms (Helicoverpa armigera) are brownish orange moths approximately 18 to 19 mm in length and have a wingspan of about 40 mm. The grey-green males are smaller

Two-spotted spider mite

the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding on [...] 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 [...] eventually the whole plant, may die. In tomatoes and cucumbers, as little as 30% damage of the leaf surface can lead to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults

Tea spider mite

deutonymph and adult with quiescent stages in between two successive active stages. Females lays 40 to 50 eggs in their life cycle. The blood red colour eggs [...] destructive pest in all tea growing areas of India causing considerable yield loss. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs and adults causes damage to the tea plant [...] patches. Infestation results in reduced photosynthetic activity of leaves, subsequently leaves wilt and defoliation occurs due to increased transpiration and

Greenhouse whitefly

retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The [...] sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the [...] vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions. Above [...] individually or in clusters on plant foliage or near mealybug-infested areas. They are typically yellow-white in color and may be found attached to leaves. Larval [...] species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest control . O

Bugs

bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield [...] yield loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural [...] These biological solutions help monitor, attract and eliminate harmful bugs in different crop stages. With Koppert’s biological solutions for bugs, professional