Thripor-L

tomato. Mode of action Adults and nymphs pierce thrips larvae and adults with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. Visual effect Orius [...] least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few [...] reduced at temperatures above 30°C (86°F). Combined use Should be combined with generalist predatory mites . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as

Aphilin

mobile Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days [...] high temperatures (above 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend . Storage time after receipt

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão. The good results obtained with Trianum make Koppert's biological [...] crops, Koppert Portugal has carried out trials with several growers. One of these trials was carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the [...] crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop [...] natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising

En-Strip

hole. Pack size 3,000; 7,500; 15,000 pupae. Presentation Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 [...] the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop [...] be insufficient. Combined use En-Strip is best to be used in combination with generalist predatory mites ( Amblyseius andersoni, Amblyseius swirskii ,

Horiver Rollertrap

trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polyethylene ribbon coated with wet sticky glue. Available colours and sizes Colours : yellow, blue, white [...] available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request Presentation Make sure that the Rollertraps are at least at room temperature before placing [...] expected, such as along gables, near ventilation windows and at (other) places with dry conditions Rollertrap should be hung above the crop when the crop is

Spider mites and other mites

discoloration, reduced photosynthesis and lower yields. Their fast reproduction makes early detection and continuous control essential for maintaining healthy [...] this activity by seeking out mite hotspots and reducing outbreaks quickly. With Koppert’s biological solutions for spider mites and other mites, professional [...] nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can be completely covered with such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves

Tobacco aphid

sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) [...] Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When [...] sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The

Whitefly

whitefly control. Sticky traps help monitor and capture adult whiteflies. With Koppert’s biological solutions for whitefly, professional growers can maintain [...] not true flies , but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The [...] contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following co

Citrus mealybug

breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they are soft and covered with a fine waxy material. They move very little. They can be distinguished from [...] composed of white waxy threads. Once the eggs are laid, the female shrivels up and dies. The first instar nymph develops from the egg. These first instar