• Aphids

  January 1, 1970

  larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, the progeny of a [...] Depending on the species, aphids can inflict various types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance [...] a result, the plant’s growth is retarded, giving rise to deformed leaves, or even, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young

• Tomato leafminer

  January 1, 1970

  occur underneath the crown of the fruit and even inside the fruit itself. On leaves, the larvae only feed on mesophyll tissues, leaving the epidermis intact [...] Pupation takes place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the leaflets [...] mine inside the leaf, stem or fruit. In the second to fourth instars they become greenish with a black band behind the head. The prepupae of the tomato leaf

• Lurem-TR

  January 1, 1970

  of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to the sticky trap Place the sticky trap and dispenser just above (max. 30 cm) the top of the plants [...] containing the kairomone. Numbers per package Each package contains 20 dispensers. Preparation Twist the top of the dispenser to activate the release of [...] Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species

• Diglyphus isaea

  January 1, 1970

  Liriomyza trifolii ). The female wasp deposits her eggs inside the larvae of the leafminer, where the emerging larvae feed on the host’s internal tissues [...] recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is most [...] body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. The full-grown larva usually pupates in the mine some distance from the dead host. Pupal stage: The pupa lies

• Plant Health

  January 1, 1970

  they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete [...] Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides [...] their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  January 1, 1970

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri [...] lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug. Upon hatching, the larvae feed on the internal tissues of the mealybug, gradually consuming it from within [...] ovipositor between the wax filaments on the lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp

• Aphidius colemani

  January 1, 1970

  typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp Aphidius colemani [...] of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  January 1, 1970

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner [...] successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and

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  January 1, 1970

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• Corn earworm

  January 1, 1970

  symptoms The female lays small quantities of eggs, between one and three, in the hairs of green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn [...] corn and on the young kernels at the tip of the cob. During the third instar, the larvae turn cannibalistic, with only one caterpillar surviving, which [...] pepper, and tomato. They primarily feed on flowers and fruit from the host plant, as well as on the corn of immature cobs and ears. Adults of corn earworm are