Botrytis

fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea) is considered a weak pathogen, only infecting weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows [...] Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, to avoid rugged, irregular wound surfaces In [...] area, new spores are formed within a few days. Under circumstances unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and

Caterpillars

videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More caterpillar control videos How to get rid [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where

Fusarium spp.

best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato [...] Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] pink sporulation becomes visible. Fusarium solani is a complex of many species, who collectively have a very broad host range. F. solani causes foot and/or

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Beneficial microorganisms

damage. This can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it [...] provide positive effects to their environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological [...] like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial

Leaf miners

videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our leaf miner control products in action. More leaf miner control videos How to get rid [...] are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae [...] enemies, allowing the leaf miner population to erupt into serious numbers. In addition, the pesticides used to control leaf miners disrupt the biological

Macrocheles robustulus

robustulus is 15°C (59°F). How to use Macrocheles robustulus The predatory mite Macrocheles robustulus is available in a cylinder ( Macro-Mite ). Turn [...] prey and suck out the contents. Macrocheles robustulus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae [...] and pale white with a brown oval dorsal shield and brown legs. The larvae are white. Protonymphs and deutonymph are pale white with a brown shield, more

Diglyphus isaea

Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic [...] At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

, and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus ( Hypoaspis miles) is available in a cylinder ( Entomite-M [...] soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps scimitus for

Eretmocerus eremicus

specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] their specialized mouthparts to feed on the internal tissues of the whitefly, leading to the host’s death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations [...] after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed