• Western flower thrips

  The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot [...] General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips [...] of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Western flower thrips The western flower thrips

• Cottony cushion scale

  control. The cottony cushion scale has subsequently spread widely through most of the tropical and subtropical countries of the world. It is also periodically [...] types of fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly caused by sap depletion; the shoots dry up and die, and defoliation occurs [...] honeydew, cottony cushion scale infestations are often attended by ants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony cushion scale As with all scale insects,

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the [...] of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital [...] the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As already mentioned, spider mites can cause real problems

• American serpentine leaf miner

  enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of American serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: [...] symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to [...] between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines, making it an unreliable criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect damage arises when disease causing

• Tomato leaf miner

  bacteria enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of Tomato leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: [...] occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common pest since the 1960’s, particularly in sweet [...] symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they [...] to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more sustainable [...] reduction of chemical methods paves the way for organic alternatives that can complement traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free

• Bugs

  harmful bugs in different crop stages. With Koppert’s biological solutions for bugs, professional growers can protect their crops effectively, reduce pest [...] pest populations and support sustainable, residue-free production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group [...] produce a pungent odour. Heteropteran bugs are hemimetabolous insects. Their life cycle consists of an egg, usually five nymphal instars and the adult insect

• Beetles

  solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect crop quality and support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle [...] pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo [...] instar before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon and

• Broad mite

  visible several weeks after the mites have been removed. Life cycle and appearance of Broad mite The life cycle of tarsonemid mites has the following stages: [...] different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their cuticle for one or two days and then emerge [...] distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites show a preference for young, developing plant tissue, like the growing tips, young leaves and flower

• Flies

  The lesions caused by feeding larvae provide invasion routes for various pathogenic fungi, for instance Fusarium sp. And Botrytis sp. Adults can also spread [...] adult populations and support monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for flies, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect [...] protect crop hygiene and maintain sustainable growing conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are