• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  appear, it may be necessary to reintroduce predatory mites. Life cycle of Phytoseiulus persimilis The adult mites are orange-red with eight long legs and [...] are usually deposited close to, or in a spider mite colony. They are approximately twice the size of spider mite eggs and a transparent light pink when [...] used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations

• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests effectively [...] g pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  g and ensure that it becomes more accurate as time progresses. Act quickly Thanks to this, growers only need to use a smartphone to scan the Horiver sticky [...] can identify whitefly , thrips , Sciaria, and Nesidiocoris tenuis. It is also possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated [...] displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on a map that growers can customize to suit their needs, giving them immediate insight into the level

• Greenhouse whitefly

  development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  Africa all contribute a broad spectrum of knowledge and technology throughout the horticultural value chain: from seed to market, to aim to develop, together [...] part of a consortium including local and Dutch companies, in partnership with Stellenbosch University, we feel privileged to be working together to lead farmers [...] various recipe options. -The greenhouse has a motorised shading system to protect crops against excess light levels. - A centre pathway of concrete provides easy

• Koppert_-_Macadamia_Swirski_Ultimite_brochure.pdf

  susceptible to diapause and therefore can also be introduced during the winter time. It is tolerant to high temperatures; a swirskii population starts to develop [...] have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative [...] Ulti-Mite Macadamia Phenology Chart How Swirski Ulti-Mite works? Adult predatory mites search for their prey or wait for it to pass by and subsequently feed

• Tripar-C_pamphlet_Feb_2022_DIGITAL.pdf

  days from egg to adult in summer}, ensuring rapid build-up in times of egg laying by its host. Up to three Tripar-C wasps can hatch from a single FCM egg [...] are therefore completely safe to apply in both conventional and organic agricultural systems; • Easy to use and quick to distribute in affected areas. [...] prefer to parasitize fresh FCM eggs and adults live between 5 and 10 days. Daily temperatures and access to food (e.g. nectar) have an influence on its longevity