• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  or dormant plants. In citrus, the bacteria can be transferred in seed used for propagation. The bacteria are limited in many regions by winter conditions [...] is no overwintering of adult vectors that may cause early infection in the new season. Therefore, the bacteria are causing the most severe problems in areas [...] and seems to depend on the location of the bacteria in the infected plants. For example, transfer from infected plum trees with high bacterial levels in the

• Onion thrips

  are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour of the adult depends on the food source. Onion thrips (Thrips [...] leaf veins, with most damage evident where these veins join. Fruit damage, for instance in cucumber, only occurs if the crop is heavily infested. In some

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  Citrus mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F [...] Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae [...] long-tailed mealybug. The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug ( Planococcus

• Regional Head and Sales Officer

  negotiate and get the business from the Channel. Constantly look for new sales opportunities and new areas and crops. Build relationship with farmers and Channel [...] Regional Head and Sales officer for different locations Koppert Biological Systems is looking for passionate and self-motivated candidates with at least [...] the Account receivables. Building customer relations and constantly look for new opportunities and clients. Implementing the company strategies and policies

• Predatory mites

  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 [...] stage of their life cycle. Predatory mites for thrips Several predatory mite species are commonly used for the control of thrips. Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] control whitefly. Predatory mites for fungus gnats There are two predatory mites species which are most effective for fungus gnats control, Macrocheles

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt soon after the first symptoms appear. When conditions are less conducive for disease development [...] streaks. The vascular tissue in the tubers becomes grey-brown and the tuber eyes also turn grey-brown. This disease can be distinguished from Clavibacter [...] tomato. Whereas other races have optimum temperatures of 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives

• 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 [...] crop 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

• Consumers

  fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products – which [...] Their development calls for high-quality and costly scientific research. Assignments/school Are you working on an assignment for school? If so, visit www [...] was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses for the purpose of pollination. Microbiological solutions In addition to beneficials

• Diglyphus isaea

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is most [...] within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target [...] agriculture and integrated pest management programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus

• Western flower thrips

  transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow, with a large head and bright red eyes. Adult females are very variable in colour. They range from almost white [...] western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV)