Orius laevigatus

Both adults and nymphs of Orius laevigatus are voracious predators, adept at piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius [...] Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use [...] Feeding behaviour of Orius laevigatus Orius laevigatus is a predator feeding on thrips . The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline [...] fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to [...] guaranteed the success of their production and their entry into various international markets. Since 1983, Don Sánchez Fresh has been dedicated to the production

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

species such as the citrus mealybug and the long-tailed mealybug. The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: [...] large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae resort to [...] Life cycle of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri You can recognize the different life stages of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri , the mealybug destroyer

Citrus leaf miner

surface of the leaves near the mid-rib. The caterpillar enters the leaf tissue after hatching from the egg and starts mining between the two layers. The larvae [...] Damage symptoms The minute larvae enter the leaf tissues of tender leaves and feeding on them produces snake-like mine. This causes the leaves to curl and [...] infestation causes the leaves turn pale, curl badly, dry off and growth retardation of younger trees. Life cycle and appearance The moth lays the eggs singly

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting [...] can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests

Click beetles

and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to [...] fully grown the larvae pupate in the soil in summer. The adults appear about 4 weeks after pupation, but usually remain in the soil until the following spring [...] with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back feigning death and then suddenly propel themselves into the air with

Grape mealy bug

and nymphs suck the sap from the leaves, shoots, flowers and grape bunches. Malformation of leaves and shoot tips due to infestation of growing points. [...] Honey dew secretion of mealy bugs support sooty mould growth on infected area. Young vines often die due to severe infestation of mealy bugs. Feeding damage [...] mobile, start sucking the plant sap and form colonies and are orange in colour. Female mealy bugs are abundantly found causing damage to the crop while males

Parasitic wasps

begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed [...] suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity. The female parasitic wasp [...] eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the growers. [...] On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts

Plant Disease Management

cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases [...] on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological