• Obscure mealybug

  reduces flower and fruit production. In ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] called an egg sac. Once the batch of eggs is laid, the female dies. First instar nymphs are yellow-brown and not yet covered with wax. They are actively

• Spidex

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at [...] temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%.​​​​​​​ [...] after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage

• Spical

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at [...] citrus red mite ( Panonychus citri ); other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts [...] temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis

• Tomato leafminer

  belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous [...] in the soil. When pupation occurs inside mines or fruits, the prepupae do not build cocoons. Pupae have a greenish coloration at first, and then turn chestnut

• Knowing & recognizing

  characteristics. Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need

• Tobacco whitefly

  larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and [...] often scattered over the entire plant where they deposit their eggs. This is why on one leaf all different developmental stages can be found together. When [...] and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  higher final production,’ explains Pedro Militão. Sociedade Agrícola Militão highly values the fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product, authorized for [...] organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very conscious of sustainable [...] challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with [...] the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key [...] benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda Fresh

• En-Strip

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The parasitic wasp is most effective at temperatures [...] pupae become brownish. Adult wasps leave the pupae via a round 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 (30 for 7,500 product) parasitized whitefly pupae. Carrier None. Application Open package carefully

• Aphipar

  on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage [...] Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] conditions Most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination