• Persea mite

  cases, extensive damage leads to leaf yellowing, premature leaf drop, and canopy thinning, which can expose fruit and branches to sunburn and ultimately reduce [...] populations to build up quickly in avocado crops when conditions are favourable. The pest develops through egg, larval, nymphal and adult stages, with all life [...] Depending on temperature, the life cycle from egg to adult can be completed in as little as two to three weeks, resulting in multiple overlapping generations

• Predatory mites

  well-known around the world. Our dedication and commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops [...] Predatory mites have a remarkable ability to locate and prey upon specific pest species, minimizing damage to non-target organisms. Resilient pest management: [...] resistance to chemical treatments. Biodiversity promotion: The introduction of predatory mites supports biodiversity by minimizing disruptions to the local

• Leek

  past, many different scientific names were used to identify various species of leek, but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been

• Grapes

  a berry. Grapes are consumed fresh and they are processed to make wine or juice and dried to produce raisins. Nowadays there are between 5,000 and 10,000 [...] comes to the production of wine, but also table grapes. Still, cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the

• Faba bean

  bean, pigeon bean and tick bean are all different names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae [...] used in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba [...] broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a blackish-brown with a densely downy skin. Nowadays, modern varieties sp

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  April 26, 2018

  control has a role to play in ensuring food safety and food security in Africa and the world. He called upon the biological companies not to work alone but [...] strategic partners from India. The aim of the conference was to bring together biological companies to discuss amongst other things, regulatory affairs and e [...] marketing director at Koppert Netherlands, ended the session with a call for all present to partner with Koppert in its endeavours. The highlight of the dinner

• Neoseiulus californicus

  immature stages (eggs, larvae and nymphs) as opposed to adults. However, adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) [...] transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of [...] californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey, including

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  Whiteflies are moth-like insects belonging to the family Aleyrodidae . Whiteflies are not true flies but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together [...] cabbage, potato and citrus. Life Cycle Adult females live up to six weeks, and can produce up to 200 eggs, usually laying them on new plant growth on the [...] poinsettia, are also not safe from whitefly. The problem inside the greenhouse is more acute than outside, as temperatures inside tend to be higher. This

• Onion

  effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips! Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks [...] About The onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively [...] season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because it contains