• Gummy stem blight

  dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards. How to prevent Gummy stem blight Before cropping: Remove all [...] all crop debris and disinfect the greenhouse Choose a cultivar that is less susceptible to internal fruit rot Use clean propagation material During cropping [...] source for the new crop prevent condensation on all plant parts at all times Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder

• Diglyphus isaea

  might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] from the mine by making a round hole through the upper epidermis. These round holes are the evidence that a parasitic wasp rather than a leaf miner has come

• Aphidius colemani

  spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow casing, known as a mummy [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of [...] Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness

• Predatory insects

  controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting life cycle that contributes to their effectiveness as biological control agents [...] populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert offers [...] aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control Feltiella acarisuga (Spidend) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their

• Greenhouse whitefly

  symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting

• Fusarium spp.

  best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato [...] only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. In general, the life cycle of different Fusarium species is similar. Fusarium overwinters for many [...] Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are

• Plant Disease Management

  nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more resilient and better equipped to resist diseases. Sanitation [...] increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent [...] agricultural crops and ornamental plants. For successful biological disease control, it's vital to understand how host plants and pathogens interact closely

• Beetles

  habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the [...] depending on the species. Life cycle of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products [...] adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles usually possess a pair of membranous wings

• Amblyseius swirskii

  leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size [...] 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 [...] repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about

• Powdery mildew

  it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows [...] clothing. How to prevent Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it [...] noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic, the fluffy colonies also appear on the upper side of the leaves. Many sweet pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew