Fall Armyworm

150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green and spherical, and are usually laid on the underside of the leaves [...] creating a characteristic windowing effect. This damage and moist sawdust-like frass near the funnel and upper leaves can be an easily spotted sign of larval [...] mm long and have a wingspan of 32-38 mm. They are nocturnal and most active during the warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200

Consumers

beneficials and pollinators, microbial products such as bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even [...] Every day, Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make [...] professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions

Mirical

aphids and leaf miner larvae ( Liriomyza spp . ). Crops Especially tomato (can cause damage to other plants). Mode of action Adult predatory bugs and nymphs [...] Wood chips and buckwheat hulls. Application Introduce Mirical at the beginning of the growing season and provide Entofood and/or Artefeed as a food source [...] predatory bugs to get out of the carrier material Dosage The dosage of Mirical depends on climate, crop and expected pest density and should always be adjusted

American serpentine leaf miner

cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar and the adult fly. Adult leaf miners are small yellow and black [...] premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces [...] crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae

Impatiens thrips

been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to [...] Adults are found on both upper- and undersides of the leaves. This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown to black [...] Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue

Western flower thrips

(Frankliniella occidentalis) can be found on a wide variety of plants, including many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is [...] spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV). Both viruses affect a wide range of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected [...] adults both pairs of wings are fully developed. Damage symptoms Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their

Chrysopa-E

butterfly and moth eggs. Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins [...] temperatures Can be used preventively Get in touch with us Find a Koppert dealer Pests Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and butterfly [...] in infested areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products

Spical

californicus is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with [...] with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga . Precautions Application of this product can cause sensitization or allergic reactions, we therefore [...] mites Get in touch with us Find a Koppert dealer For the control of spider mite More tolerant to high temperatures and low humidity than Phytoseiulus

Predatory mites

Predatory mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: The integration of predatory [...] predatory mites can lead to a reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, thereby lowering the ecological footprint of horticultural and agricultural operations [...] your preference and the type of crop. Monitoring: Regularly monitor the pest and predatory mite populations to assess the effectiveness of biological control

Angular leaf spot

most important, but also all types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection [...] on the leaves and form a secondary source of infection. They are dispersed by rain, irrigation water or handling of the plants. Infection of the plants happens [...] fragariae is a leaf spot disease found in strawberry. Life cycle and appearance of Angular leaf spot Xanthomonas fragariae overwinters in plants and dead leaves