• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  ry measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances in these products, there are specific precautionary measures you can take: [...] an allergy test to determine which substance you are allergic to. This information is intended solely for informative purposes and may not be used to diagnose [...] predatory mites , feeder mites, and supplementary feeding products. If you are not allergic, but come into close and prolonged contact with certain substances

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 16, 2024

  traps features pest-specific colours for enhanced efficacy and proven results. Availability As these products are stocked throughout the distribution chain [...] Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio After the successful rebranding of our natural enemies, microorganisms, and pollination [...] sticky trap product range that will enjoy a total makeover. The sticky traps are available on the market under the well-known Horiver brand. Eye-catching pattern

• The benefit of pheromone traps for monitoring in IPM programs

  October 14, 2026

  Pheromone traps are an increasingly valuable tool for growers in South Africa’s Lowveld, particularly as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme [...] surrounding farms or distant areas, pheromone lures are designed to detect and capture pest insects that are already present in, or naturally moving through [...] attract males for mating. Scientists have identified and reproduced these natural chemical signals, allowing growers to use them in traps for pest monitoring

• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  orchards are: Koppert’s Greenshield for stinkbugs Tripar-C and Larvanem for the nutborer complex Swirski Ulti-mite, Montdo Ulti-mite and Larvanem for thrips [...] the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards When it comes to building a successful IPM strategy for macadamia farming, knowledge [...] systematically inspecting the orchard for signs of pest activity and the presence of beneficial organisms. The key benefits are: Early detection of pest problems

• Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control of stinkbug done by parasitic wasps

  August 1, 2022

  Trissolcus basalis ) is the game changer you have been waiting for. These powerful biological agents are very strong flyers which results in effective distribution [...] eggs and they are a hardy species that can survive up to 2 weeks without food. Trissolcus feeds on pollen and nectar, and stinkbug eggs are only a means [...] of a 100 wasps/ha. Directions for use : Containers can be left open in the field, preferably in the centre of the field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively

• Pretiobug

  Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions High humid conditions are best suitable. Adults are most active [...] egg by chewing a circular hole in the eggshell. Visual effect The black layer inside the chorion and the exit hole are evidence of parasitism by Trichogramma

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F [...] larvae appear to prey on all stages of mealybugs equally. Adult ladybirds are good fliers and can disperse over a large area in search of prey. Although [...] late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations [...] With good piece production rates, high product quality, and excellent varieties, Amazone Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection [...] that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly

• Predatory insects

  Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species [...] without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert offers Aphidend , featuring the species Aphidoletes aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control [...] Predatory bugs Predatory bugs are beneficial insects crucial for natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively

• Fly pollination

  species. Why are flies good pollinators? Lucilia sericata flies are effective pollinators and are used in a wide range of seed crops. These flies are often applied [...] facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees, which are equipped with specialized structures for collecting and transporting pollen, flies inadvertently [...] different fly species. Unlike bees, which actively collect pollen for their offspring, flies are generally unintentional pollinators. As they move from flower