• Aphids

  protein. As a consequence, the excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds (such as Cladosporium [...] damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded [...] Cladosporium spp. and Capnodium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unmarketable. At the same time, ph

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried [...] Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda [...] to its biological protection qualities. Additionally, as a macroorganism, there's no waiting period. These are major assets on our farm, which has been

• Green peach aphid

  General The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse [...] symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least [...] viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result

• American serpentine leaf miner

  trifolii ) is highly polyphagous and thus lives on many host plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, gypsophila, celery, sweet pepper, pea, bean and potato [...] cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown [...] plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf miners. In gerbera, the larva of the American serpentine leaf miner (Liriomyza

• Obscure mealybug

  than the others. The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) is sometimes encountered on tomato, primarily at the foot of the stalk. In an overhead wire [...] General The obscure mealy bug ( Pseudococcus viburni ) (formerly known as Pseudococcus affinis) originates from South America, but can now be found in many [...] such as passiflora, pelargonium, and orchids. Pseudococcus viburni is difficult to control biologically. Damage symptoms Although most species of mealybug

• Consumers

  make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural [...] therefore sells its products exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have [...] protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such as predatory mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released

• Predatory mites

  thrips . Predatory mites are an essential component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides [...] populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations. The presence of beneficial mites can discourage pest outbreaks by creating an environment where [...] ts, our Ulti-Mite sachets present an optimal choice. These sachets contain the same components but come in an industrially compostable plastic packaging

• Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow

  October 17, 2024

  agriculture as an exciting and rewarding field, full of innovation and opportunity." Looking Forward Our partnership with Freshcrop marks an exciting step [...] In an era where climate change threatens both agriculture and our environment, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword—it’s an urgent call [...] for an inspiring tree planting initiative at Purko Sheep Ranch, marking a significant moment in our ongoing efforts to protect the environment and support

• Western flower thrips

  open at all. Fruits can also be damaged, even at low densities, giving rise to deformities such as the “pig-tail” fruit sometimes found in cucumber crops [...] occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially [...] serious the leaves themselves can shrivel. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) prefer to feed on developing plant tissues such as growing

• Spider mites and other mites

  bronzing on the leaves, as well as other symptoms such as leaf curling, wilting, and necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of [...] completing their life cycle in as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage [...] greenhouse by using hygienic measures such as removing weeds and other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection