control is therefore essential to maintain healthy and productive cultivation. By combining monitoring with targeted biological control, crops remain protected
organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests. Beneficial microorganisms [...] control How it works Infection and colonization: Beneficial microorganisms start by infecting their insect hosts. The fungi produce spores that attach to the
to register volatiles emitted by damaged plants. Phytoseiid mites have no eyes and therefore rely on volatiles released by damaged plants and their tactile [...] The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used [...] mites increases rapidly, and they quickly reduce the spider mite population by predation. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective
they get trapped in the water. Trapping males reduces the amount of eggs laid by females who fail to mate. Presentation One trap. Preparation Place the pheromone [...] the trap works correctly. If the trap is not connected to a dripper refill by hand Replace the pheromone capsule every 4-6 weeks Clean the trap when completely
giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained [...] aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge has been recognized by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning beneficial
cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and
Solanum nigrum. Damage symptoms The most distinctive symptoms of damage done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta) are the blotch-shaped mines in the [...] green fruits. In case of serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes malformations. Damage to fruit allows fungal diseases
wound healing after harvest, depending on the crop Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. Recommended for you How Trianum
Brassica oleracea. The cauliflower plant is an annual plant that reproduced by seed. The cauliflower head looks like broccoli and consists of white, flowering
can be transmitted. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important [...] leaf. The fourth larva stadium develops into a white, oval case encircled by a ring of erect waxy rods. This is called the pupa stadium and these pupae
