• Persea mite

  small webbed feeding colonies that cause significant leaf damage and can reduce photosynthesis, fruit yield, and tree health when left unmanaged. Damage [...] patches as the infestation increases. Affected leaves lose chlorophyll, reducing photosynthesis and overall tree vigour. In severe cases, extensive damage [...] thinning, which can expose fruit and branches to sunburn and ultimately reduce yield and fruit quality. Life cycle The persea mite has a fast life cycle

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of chemical pesticides. In addition [...] innovative solutions for sustainability. Over the past 20 years, they have reduced water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological [...] incorporating pollinators and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José Antonio Cruz, general

• Leafhoppers

  stippling and leaf curling. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plant growth and can lead to reduced yield and lower crop quality. In addition

• Mealybugs and scales

  mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of [...] weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs [...] beetles Pheromone traps Parasitic wasps, predatory beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone

• Spider mites and other mites

  yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced photosynthesis, increased transpiration and reduced plant growth. As damage increases whole leaves [...] and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced photosynthesis and lower yields. Their fast reproduction makes early detection [...] and gall midges complement this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions for spider mites

• Plant Disease Management

  cycle by offering a sustainable alternative. Reduced chemical residues Biological control methods reduce the need for chemical pesticides, leading to fewer [...] control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method [...] that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical

• Whitefly

  weakens plants, causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy [...] Predatory bugs Beneficial fungi Sticky traps Parasitic wasps are key in reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory [...] reduction in yield. By sucking plant sap and secreting honeydew, whitefly reduces the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals

• Predatory insects

  pesticides. This reduces the environmental impact associated with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem. Reduced need for chemicals [...] beneficial insects because they specifically target aphids. By naturally reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants

• Beneficial microorganisms

  non-target organisms. Reduced pesticide dependency Incorporating beneficial microorganisms into pest management strategies reduces the need for chemical

• IPM app

  real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly accurate insight into pesticide efficacy [...] applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more