• False codling moth

  found within the larvae tunnels in the fruit. An infested fruit usually falls from the tree 3-5 weeks after penetration by the larvae. Appearance and life cycle

• Tobacco aphid

  General The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops [...] and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s

• Fall Armyworm

  500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central America. This makes it [...] caterpillars ) are 30-40 mm long. They have six instars that vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  stomata or directly through the cuticle. On the lesions, pycnidia are formed from which orange-red masses of two-celled conidia are exuded. Secondary infection

• Lurem-TR

  kairomone, which is slowly released from the dispenser once opened. This makes adult thrips more active. They appear from their shelters and are more attracted

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• IPM app

  multiple fields Add notes and view sample history iPM Dashboard Accessible from any device with internet Intuitive interface, also for touch-screen Manage [...] gives the grower insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides

• Aphids

  inflict various types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s [...] measures: Practice good crop hygiene Keep the growing area clean and free from weeds, debris, and plant residues that can harbor aphids. Regularly remove [...] themselves. Early detection enables prompt action to prevent infestations from spreading. Sticky traps can be strategically placed throughout the growing

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times [...] Phytoseiulus eggs.’ This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he [...] security which is yet another advantage for users. Growers benefit greatly from Spidex Vital , and their spider mite control becomes more robust. Tim concludes

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity [...] Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You