• Angular leaf spot

  plants happens both passively and actively. Infection and disease development are favoured by temperatures around 20 °C during the day and cold nights, in [...] plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity of the greenhouse or field Resistant cultivars of pepper are available and should be used Prevent [...] lesions look when using different light sources: when reflected light is used, the lesions look dark green, but when transmitted light is used, they are translucent

• Broad mite

  possess four pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval [...] latus ) can occur both on vegetable and ornamental crops. Damage symptoms The damage caused by the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus ) can look similar [...] severely attacked, the growing tip can be killed, plant growth stops and, in time, the whole plant dies off. Cork tissue can also develop on fruit. Where pierced

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  of using NoPath include: NoPath is safe for the environment and workers. It offers both prophylactic and curative control on both downy mildew and botrytis [...] Pseudoperonospora sparsa ) can be identified from the violet and brown patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside [...] NoPath have a direct effect on botrytis and downy mildew. NoPath's mode of action on botrytis and downy mildew can be explained in the following FOUR ways:

• Leaf miners

  photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections [...] which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon [...] monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep infestations under

• Predatory insects

  aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control Feltiella acarisuga (Spidend) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their [...] y adapted to target and consume various species of mealybugs, offering an effective and natural solution for mealybug control. For mealybug control Koppert [...] Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L , featuring the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . Advantages of using predatory insects Using predatory insects for pest

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for managing insect pest populations. The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus is used for the control [...] Mirical Expand all items Best conditions for use of Macrolophus pygmaeus Optimal temperatures for Mirical are above 20°C/68°F, lower temperatures slow down the [...] Macrolophus pygmaeus for pest control Macrolophus pygmaeus is a key predatory bug for biological pest control of whitefly , Tuta absoluta and spide mites. This

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid mites. They can also feed on pollen and take fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops [...] mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus can feed on eggs, crawlers and larvae of whiteflies and first and second [...] remains active and able to predate and reproduce in both cooler and warmer conditions. Trials have shown that even at temperatures as low as 14 °C, it maintains

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

  January 8, 2026

  chemical pesticides and fertilizers can be kept to a minimum. Part of the NatuGro system is a series of products that can be used on their own or in c [...] entire farm and has been protecting and rejuvenating the soils at Equinox, allowing for optimum production season after season. Why NatuGro Worked for Equinox [...] strengthening the plant both above ground and underground. A stronger crop will, after all, be more resistant to diseases and pests above ground as well

• Whitefly

  leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting [...] leaves, reducing photosynthesis and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted from one plant to another. Both T. vaporariorum and B. tabaci are known to transmit [...] parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies. Beneficial fungi are very effective for whitefly control

• Downy mildew of rose

  dispersed by air, water and tools. Some species, for example Hyaloperonospora parasitica and Peronospora farinose are assumed to be seed-transmitted (on the [...] the seed). Optimum temperature for germination, infection and sporulation is relatively low, in general between 10 and 20 °C. Late in the season new overwintering [...] during propagation and maintaining a warm and dry climate in greenhouses Use hygiene measures. Start clean, remove crop residues and prevent splashing water