Cottony cushion scale

Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly caused [...] often attended by ants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony cushion scale As with all scale insects, the females do not have wings and look similar to the [...] cottony cushion scales have black limbs and an orange-brown body that is coated with white and yellow wax. The adult ‘females’ are easily recognized by their

Woolly apple aphid

mature trees but the sticky masses of “wool” may contaminate leaves and fruits and can be a nuisance at harvest time. Life cycle and appearance of Woolly

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and [...] to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted [...] Chula Brand began to develop its biological control programs in cooperation with Koppert more than two years ago. Chula Brand and Koppert: a successful c

Beet armyworm

growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the damage can spread to the stems, and in the worst cases to the fruit. This often leads [...] the day and is active only at night. The forewings are grey-brown suffused with a dark brown or black. The head and thorax are brown and the abdomen grey-brown [...] beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) caterpillar can be 25 to 38 mm in length, with dark, wrinkled stripes dorsally and a yellow band running the length of the

Fusarium spp.

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 [...] Fusarium fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals, and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum ( [...] cycle and appearance of Fusarium spp. Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of

Plant Health

ss and compliance with stringent chemical residue standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment [...] is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining [...] control, and biological pest control fosters healthier and more resilient crops with minimal environmental impact. In conclusion, by reestablishing a systems

Powdery mildew

spore dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores [...] not relevant for other diseases that are inhibited by reducing the RH In fruit trees, pruning should be done early in the season Do not provide excess nitrogen

Beneficial nematodes

proof - pests cannot build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue How do nematodes work [...] controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit crops. How to apply nematodes The application of beneficial nematodes is [...] is a straightforward process that ensures they come into contact with the target insects. Nematodes can be applied by foliar or soil application, depending