Leaf miners

species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate [...] leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown [...] quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields

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Potato aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life [...] but may also be pink or red (especially in tomato), depending on the food source. Even the winged forms can be red. Wingless potato aphids are 1.7 - 3.6 mm [...] been identified on more than 200 plant species from more than 20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including

Cotton aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life [...] cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] individuals (up to 1.8 mm long) are usually dark green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at a high temperature can be much smaller (from

Mushroom

they may be picked by hand. Edibility may be defined by criteria that include absence of poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Most [...] a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of [...] whites, crimini, and portobello. Many other mushroom varieties are also commercially available as growers and breeders search for new and unique tastes for

Green peach aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The [...] cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] 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

Tobacco aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. They [...] head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1 [...] evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid (

Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

diseases and onion fly Effective results in onion crop with Biological Crop Protection Proven results Before our products enter the market, they are extensively [...] Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with [...] specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is

Grape mealy bug

stem, on leaves and berries. Mealy bugs are pinkish and covered with white mealy wax. Female lays 300-500 eggs in loose cottony ovisac and eggs are orange [...] mould and dead mealy bugs on grape berries. Infected bunches are not suitable for making raisins. Life cycle and appearance Mealy bugs are found in crevices [...] orange in colour. First instar nymphs also called as crawlers are mobile, start sucking the plant sap and form colonies and are orange in colour. Female mealy

Crop Protection

environment. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their derivatives, to control pests [...] often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals [...] risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, promoting safer working conditions and healthier food products. What is biological crop