• Leafhoppers

  sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and [...] reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition, leafhoppers can transmit plant pathogens, increasing the risk of disease spread within greenhouse and field

• Whitefly

  Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing [...] consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight [...] whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different pest stages: Parasitic wasps Predatory mites Predatory bugs Beneficial fungi Sticky

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should [...] base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps scimitus for pest control [...] ps scimitus ( Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of

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  that biological pest control is not a trend, it is a system and a discipline. Find out more about Koppert IPM Ornamentals Plant Pests Plant health Spider [...] control of thrips, the farm achieved consistent pest control by breaking the pest life cycle, and pest resistance to conventional pesticides. But success [...] agronomical perspective, it requires years of controlled selection, strict plant health management, and stable growing conditions to allow genetic potential

• Leaf miners

  leaf miners Leaf miners are damaging pests that tunnel through leaves, reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their feeding patterns cause [...] secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological control of leaf miners [...] combines effective natural enemies and monitoring tools to target different pest stages: Beneficial nematodes Parasitic wasps Sticky traps Parasitic wasps

• Entomite-M

  Airobug Dosage The dosage of Entomite-M depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other [...] soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests. Steinernema [...] soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] carpocapsae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage, these microscopic roundworms

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  providing precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With [...] throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue [...] presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease

• Parasitic wasps

  outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitic wasps control pests? Parasitic wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization and [...] play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects. These parasitic wasp [...] wasps for pest control offers a range of benefits: Enhanced crop protection : Parasitic wasps are highly efficient at targeting specific pest insects. By

• Horiver Wetstick

  30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped For [...] place black traps 15-25 cm above the ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered by insects [...] Horiver Wetstick for trapping and monitoring of different flying insects. Pests Yellow: whitefly , thrips , fungus gnats, leaf miners Blue: thrips Black: