Tobacco aphid

General The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South Ameri

Codling moth

General The codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms After i

Thrips

reduction. Beneficial fungi can provide an additional line of defense. With Koppert’s biological solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve reliable

Amblydromalus limonicus

or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your

Tomato leafminer

General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . T

Western flower thrips

General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

reducing the need for traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods

Fly pollination

easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Fly pollination products Koppert Natupol flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate

Diamond back moth

General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous weeds. The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella

Mediterranean fruit fly

General The Mediterranean fruit fly ( Ceratitis capitata ) is widespread in Africa, the Mediterranean basin and South America. Ceratitis capitata is a highly polyphagous species whose larvae develop i