• Grape downy mildew

  viticola , is one of the most important diseases in wine and table grape production worldwide. The disease spreads rapidly under warm and wet conditions, infecting [...] shoots, and young berries, often resulting in severe yield and quality losses. Infections during flowering and early berry development pose the greatest [...] conditions Spots turning brown and necrotic as the disease progresses Premature leaf drop in severe infections, reducing photosynthesis and vine vigor

• Asian citrus psyllid

  widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it [...] through most of the southern states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is [...] eye spots at maturity. Eggs are anchored to plant tissue in an upright position, and large numbers of eggs may be found on a single spot. Nymphs are green

• Western flower thrips

  pupa, and finally the adult insect. The eggs of the western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft [...] Compared to the prepupa, the pupa has longer, more developed wing buds and longer antennae that are curved back over the head. The prepupal and pupal instars [...] ) usually pupate in the ground, although pupae can also be found on leaves, in flowers or in other sheltered places. The prepupal and pupal instars can

• Predatory mites

  deutonymphal and adult stages the mites feed almost continuously. Protonymphs and deutonymphs are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory [...] pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] mites, food, and carrier materials. The mites breed within the sachets and subsequently disperse into the crop. These release sachets are constructed from

• Crop Protection

  protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable [...] can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: Easy integration [...] to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical

• Potato aphid

  honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting [...] Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation

• Beneficial microorganisms

  hosts. The fungi produce spores that attach to the insect's cuticle (outer covering). Once attached, the spores germinate, penetrate the cuticle, and colonize [...] include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed for pest control [...] anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization:

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection. Early signs manifest as chlorotic (pale green to yellow) spots, which rapidly [...] while shoots and flowers exhibit stunted growth and poor fruit set. During berry development, the pathogen colonizes the epidermis, causing the skin to lose [...] bodies) attached in the bark crevices and plant debris. In spring, chasmothecia release ascospores during periods of favorable temperature and moisture, initiating

• Crane flies

  Eggs are black in colour, oval, 1mm long and deposited on the soil surface. Larvae are cylindrical, tapering toward the head, and grey-brown in colour [...] one week and then feed on roots and crowns of grasses during the autumn.. Larvae overwinter in the soil, usually in the third instar stage. and start feeding [...] again in spring. They become active again and feed voraciously when the soil begins to warm up in spring. The larvae pupate below the soil surface in summer

• Fusarium spp.

  branch off the tap root. F. oxysporum grows inside the roots towards the foot of the plant and enters the vascular system. Inside the vessels, the fungus produces [...] blocks the xylem and causes the wilting which is the main symptom of this Fusarium species. Higher up in the plant, the microconidia germinate and infect [...] causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves