Caterpillars

caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the [...] traps help monitor pest activity and reduce flying populations. With Koppert’s biological solutions for caterpillars, professional growers can protect their [...] greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour

Beet armyworm

exigua) lays its eggs in packets, sometimes in several layers, and on top of a mass of white, cottony hairs and scales from the moth’s body. The eggs, usually [...] the ground in preparation for pupation. Although pupation sometimes occurs in the crop, it usually takes place on the surface of the ground in a loosely [...] It is a serious pest in greenhouses, where it feeds on ornamental plants such as chrysanthemum, gerbera, roses and potted plants. In both the greenhouse

Leaf miners

cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants [...] nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate

Eretmocerus eremicus

to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying en [...] beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for [...] eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia formosa (Enermix). Open package carefully inside

Mycotal

and thrips . Crops Vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. Mode of action After spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate [...] kills the target after 7-10 days. Visual effect Infested insects shrivel, or in humid conditions, develop a fluffy mycelium outside the insect. Pack size [...] ltr/ha), add a compatible carrier agent, and apply on a windless day (<3 m/s) Keep the ventilation windows closed during application. It is recommended