• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

  tropical fruits like mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective tool to control armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs. How to recognize damage of armoured [...] mealybugs on time. Why to use Rhyzobug Effective biocontrol solution to control different species of armoured scales, as both adults and larvae predate on armoured [...] insects Easy and safe to apply No resistance possible Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the

• Mealybugs and scales

  mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould [...] plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological [...] beetles and lacewings help reduce mealybug and scale populations by attacking both larvae and adults. Pheromone traps support early detection and population

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  just head over and use our Koppert Side-Effects Database and App ! To ultimately have a holistic approach to IPM and continue to strengthen and protect the [...] pests and diseases. And that goes beyond the resistances they have in their genetics. The difference in leaf tissue and plant sap composition between varieties [...] systemic resistance and helps the plants to grow better. Tackle diseases and pests You should try to prevent infection with diseases and attack by pests as

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  on the leaf and penetrates the caterpillar through a natural body opening. If the females and males of the tomato leaf miner are unable to find each other [...] also help you to effectively control the pest. The males are lured into the trap, after which they stick to an adhesive surface allowing you to count them [...] in nice and warm conditions. But this moth is a true nuisance that is also a master of concealment. So, be extra alert if this moth decides to visit your

• Spider mites and other mites

  forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops [...] Eriophyidae which have two pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  they using and how often? Using what type of equipment?’ explains Guido. 'And we zoom in on the need: Is it a must to prevent any and all damage to the crop [...] many reasons to implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM), from a desire to grow more sustainably to an urgent need to find alternatives to conventional [...] promoting a healthy crop and healthy soil conditions, and for utilising genetic variety to optimise crop development, pest tolerance and yield.’ Biology as the

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the [...] February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build [...] Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather conditions have been favourable

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  Controls different species of armoured scales effectively Easy to apply Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Both adults and larvae [...] blackberries, kiwi and mango. Armoured scales suck cell sap in fruit trees and berries that eventually result in defoliation and the dying back of twigs [...] twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful scale insects

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  experience because we have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely [...] about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation [...] possibilities they had to establish in our crop. After doing the relevant studies and tests, they recommended us to use the products that have worked very well

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  need to shift strategy in any way. We have greater insight into what is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing, allowing us to implement [...] open to trying reliable new technologies. Koppert’s Scout app is an excellent example of an outstanding innovation – it helps us to save time and gives [...] ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard. You can very quickly generate