• Leaf miners

  patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect [...] activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep infestations under control, maintain [...] maintain crop quality and support sustainable crop production. Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong

• Red palm weevil

  this tissue, making it easier for adult weevils to lay eggs deeper into the tissue. Additionally, this provides entry points for microbial agents that can [...] done before these later stages when detection becomes easier, can suffice for palms to die. Females lay eggs individually into soft tissues mainly at the [...] the base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest and most humid living tissues (growth areas) with a low to moderate proportion of

• Mealybugs and scales

  render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales feed mostly on leaves and twigs, causing [...] detection and population monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for mealybugs and scales, professional growers can achieve effective pest management [...] management, protect crop quality, and promote sustainable production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs

• Asian citrus psyllid

  after mating and adults live for several months. Females psyllids lay more than 800 eggs during their life cycle. Recommended for you Plant Pests [...] disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has spread through most of the southern states [...] states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is a sucking insect that inserts

• Predatory mites

  Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Our global resellers Predatory mite life cycle and appearance The life cycle of predatory [...] mites at every stage of their life cycle. Predatory mites for thrips Several predatory mite species are commonly used for the control of thrips. Neoseiulus [...] generalist predatory mites which are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are highly

• Tea spider mite

  temperature and dry conditions are congenial conditions for pest outbreak. Life cycle and appearance The life cycle of spider mites includes eggs, larva, protonymph [...] are short lived where as females live for 3 weeks during summer period and couple of months during winter. The life cycle is shorter (10-12 days) during [...] General Oligonychus coffeae is most destructive pest in all tea growing areas of India causing considerable yield loss. Damage symptoms Larvae, nymphs

• Onion thrips

  (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly along the main leaf veins, with most damage evident where these veins join. Fruit damage, for instance in cucumber, only [...] has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops

• Neoseiulus californicus

  effectively over the longer term. Neoseiulus californicus for pest control Neoseiulus californicus is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites [...] to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental stages are the same as for other members of the Phytoseiidae [...] food supply has been absent for some time, they become thinner and a uniformly light transparent colour. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus californicus

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  the stomata or directly by penetrating the cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 [...] pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Damage symptoms Downy mildew pathogens infect mostly the leaves but occasionally also stems and fruits. They cause lesions on [...] is actually the sporulation of the pathogens extruding from the stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  Some also produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues [...] (fusarium head blight wheat) and post-harvest decay. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium head blight or scab Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some [...] takes place as infection of the roots at the root tip or in small wounds, for example where lateral roots branch off from the tap root. Gibberella zeae