• Cyclamen mite

  pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids [...] s ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family. There are species that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well [...] Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) can occur both on vegetable

• Trianum-P

  Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-P grows faster on the surface of the [...] to maintain a homogeneous distribution of spores Apply on the day of preparing the solution, since spore quality will decrease within a few hours Application [...] Preparation Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the final

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  works: NoPath has a broad range of modes of action that make it a holistic antifungal and anti-microbial product. These include, alteration of microbial cell [...] cell permeability which permits loss of water. This has a drying effect on the pathogen, among other modes of action. NoPath is not prone to resistance by [...] and Microdochium spp. Trianum is a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is a very competent root colonizer

• Leaf miners

  is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner. The older [...] Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf miner affecting [...] tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost

• Limonica

  the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco

• Miglyphus

  young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled [...] parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density [...] Pests Leaf miners ( Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the

• Spider mites and other mites

  laid on the underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days [...] are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites

• Flies

  and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender roots [...] particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae (sciarid flies) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material [...] has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  can occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product with the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease [...] predate on different life stages of a pest. They can actively seek them out in difficult-to-reach places. Each time a grower uses a different mode of action [...] Biocontrol is a natural form of pest and disease control, and the highly unlikely possibility of resistance is one of the key benefits of incorporating

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes infect their hosts