Phytoseiulus persimilis

organs to register volatiles emitted by damaged plants. Phytoseiid mites have no eyes and therefore rely on volatiles released by damaged plants and their [...] light pink when freshly laid, turning slightly darker later on. The larvae have three pairs of legs. They do not feed and remain inactive unless disturbed [...] locations in the crop, avoid hanging into direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging

Whitefly

excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

Race 3 is pretty much restricted to potato and tomato. Whereas other races have optimum temperatures of 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which

Aphids

small, soft-bodied insects that are usually less than 6 mm in length. They have a pear-shaped body with long antennae and two tube-like structures called [...] depending on the species and their stage of development. Some species may have distinctive markings or stripes on their bodies. Movement: Aphids are slow-moving

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innovative spirit behind Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our game helping growers succeed with our unmatched portfolio

Knowing & recognizing

years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning beneficial microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers. This updated edition of Knowing

Two-spotted spider mite

be distinguished. Eggs are usually found on the underside of leaves. They have an oval body that is rounded at the rear end. Their colour can vary from

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019 [...] distributed across twenty or so varieties. These come from Anthura with whom they have a good relationship. Amazone Plants has acquired exclusivity for a number

Cotton bollworm

armigera) are brownish orange moths approximately 18 to 19 mm in length and have a wingspan of about 40 mm. The grey-green males are smaller. The forewings

Potato/tomato psyllid

orange, then greenish-yellow, and finally green. When they hatch, the adults have a yellowish-green colour and whitish wings, which become transparent over