• Citrus mealybug

  sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of Citrus mealybug [...] can also appear in cucumber, melon and aubergine. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract [...] affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  Amblyseius cucumeris ) is widely used for the biological control of thrips in greenhouse crops. These predatory mites feed mostly on first instar thrips larvae [...] help control thrips populations. Neoseiulus cucumeris for pest control Neoseiulus cucumeris is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus [...] occidentalis) larvae per day and lays about two eggs per day. Life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris The life cycle of Neoseiulus cucumeris consists of the following

• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  October 6, 2023

  sustainable future for Kenya, one where agriculture is a force for positive change and resilience against the challenges of a changing world. Our Visionary [...] The backdrop for this initiative is the harsh reality of climate change, which directly impacts agricultural production in Kenya. Most of the farming [...] setting a remarkable precedent for the entire nation. Cultivating Sustainability from a Young Age The 4K Clubs Project, short for "Kuungana, Kufanya, Kusaidia

• Caterpillars

  solutions for caterpillars, professional growers can protect their crops effectively and sustainably, ensuring consistent quality and yield. Solutions for caterpillar [...] the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing [...] restricted to a single crop, most are polyphagous. Caterpillar damage Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young

• Beet armyworm

  General The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) has become a regular problem for horticulturalists due to its resistance to nearly all insecticides, and its [...] are also attacked. This large-scale damage has considerable consequences for the growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the [...] ornamental crops the worst damage is caused by attacks on flowers and buds. Life cycle and appearance of Beet armyworm The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua)

• Diglyphus isaea

  of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is most effective at temperatures [...] within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target [...] it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers but sustains itself on nectar and honeydew. Life cycle and appearance

• Thrips

  solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve reliable, sustainable pest management while protecting crop quality and productivity. Solutions for thrips [...] responsible for the transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by F. occidentalis. Life cycle of [...] Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  of premium cut roses for the European market. With 25.5 hectares under greenhouse production and a team of over 450 employees, most of them women, the farm [...] itself. “Soil health became a strategic objective, not only for the agronomy team, but for the entire management,” Harrison explains, and this was where [...] rejuvenating the soils at Equinox, allowing for optimum production season after season. Why NatuGro Worked for Equinox According to Harrison, the NatuGro

• Trichoderma harzianum

  Competition for nutrients: Trichoderma harzianum competes for resources, such as space and nutrients, thereby reducing the availability of resources for pathogen [...] Biofungicide for crop protection Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various [...] Competition for space: Trichoderma harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish

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

  June 17, 2025

  not become resistant, but the population adapts through small changes in their DNA. For example, when chemical-resistant pests breed, they pass their genetic [...] of actions. Fungi, for example, can develop within pests and suffocate them. Beneficial insects and mites can predate on different life stages of a pest [...] mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease. For example, if a pesticide blocks only one characteristic of the pest, there