the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The whiteflies form the family Aleyrodidae
the crop over a period of several weeks. Using their piercing mouthparts, they feed on prey by extracting its contents. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet
most only several millimetres long. When the adult females feed or lay eggs, they bore a hole using their toothed ovipositor, usually in the upper side of
found in the top of the plant and on the underside of young leaves, where they deposit their eggs. When shaking infested plants, adults will first fly,
and first nymphal instars are white, with nymphs becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are white, oval, and approximately 0.3 mm in length. Best
that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae
been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's natural solutions. Since then, both companies have
fissure. The adult whiteflies are often scattered over the entire plant where they deposit their eggs. This is why on one leaf all different developmental stages
s of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic. He appreciates the close collaboration with Koppert