Biological Pest Control

ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical treatments. Safe for humans and pets Biocontrol [...] a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally, as

At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

RollerTrap Application for effective Mass trapping of various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no [...] a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests including spider [...] te , Limonica , Montdo-Mite, Thripex , Macro-Mite ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into

How Trianum Helps Rose Growers Defeat Crown Gall and Maximize Crop Performance

essential input for the production of cut-roses. Treatment of roses with TRIANUM results in higher yields per unit area and an improvement in quality of roses in [...] 8, in many types of growing media. Effect on Nutrition use efficiency Significant efforts have been made to study the mode of action of Trichoderma harzianum [...] the uptake of mineral fertilizers, especially in crops grown in soil media where nutrient fixation is common. Effect on Productivity One of the direct

The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

100% sustainable agriculture —not just for today, but for future generations. By pioneering biological solutions for Persea mite control, we are: ✔ Protecting [...] larger percentage of the export avocado in Kenya. 1. Feeding Damage: Circular chlorotic spots along midribs and veins on the undersides of leaves are initially [...] about harmful residues affecting their export quality. Our success so far Koppert is at the forefront of research, running successful field trials in Nakuru

Distribution

Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of peas. The [...] stem base but is not part of the foot rot syndrome in peas. Infected seeds may have brown areas. Life cycle and appearance of Pea blight, leaf and pod spot [...] formed from which orange-red masses of two-celled conidia are exuded. Secondary infection is by splash dispersal of these conidia. There is no known sexual

Sugar cane

regions of South Asia and Melanesia, sugar cane belongs to the tall perennial true grass genus, Saccharum , of the family Poaceae . In terms of production [...] sugar cane for 80%, with the remainder made from sugar beet. As a tropical and subtropical crop, it requires plentiful rainfall for a period of more than [...] distinctly jointed internodes. These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to

Citrus

widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia and the Malay [...] tangerines and to a lesser extent, tangelos. Oranges account for the greatest value in terms of production; followed by grapefruit, lemons and tangerines [...] About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the Rutaceae family. This includes any small tree or spiny shrub, including the lemon, lime, orange

Leafhoppers

Biological control of leafhoppers Leafhoppers are highly mobile, sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf [...] In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field crops. Effective leafhopper control [...] natural balance, ensuring consistent quality and optimal yield. Solutions for leafhopper control

Southern European marshland pyralid

forewing. The end of the remarkably long abdomen bends upward almost vertically, with the abdomen of males often being longer than that of females. Another [...] such as celery, pepper and lettuce, and weeds. The secretive habit of the caterpillars of this species makes them very difficult to control with synthetic [...] symptoms The caterpillars often stay in the lower strata of the crop, sometimes attacking the stem of the plant as well as the leaves. Late instar larvae burrow