• Cotton bollworm

  polyphagous, feeding on crops such as cotton, sorghum, tomato, sweet corn, beans, soybeans, tobacco, sunflowers and various fruit crops. Among greenhouse [...] fruits or on leaves. They are almost spherical with a flattened base and a diameter of about 0.5 mm. They are at first a shiny yellowish white, with their [...] ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) are highly p

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  prey or wait for it to pass by and subsequently feed on their prey. Application: Use sachets as soon as possible after receipt Hang sachets in sheltered [...] regularly exceed 20-22°C. Handling Biological beneficials have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible [...] Interval Apply at flower development Ask your Koppert Technician regarding scheduling and integration into an IPM Remarks Typical damage caused by Thrips

• Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control of stinkbug done by parasitic wasps

  August 1, 2022

  container has 100 adult Trissolcus wasps, normally released at a rate of a 100 wasps/ha. Directions for use : Containers can be left open in the field [...] depending on temperature and food availability. Green Shield is a potent weapon you need to combat stinkbug this season. As a first for macrobial control in [...] field, preferably in the centre of the field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively, an open container could be carried throughout the field for better distribution

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  quickly when you're growing a thousands of plants per hectare and as a result, the return on investment was very positive.’ Defying expectations As conventional [...] mealybugs at all developmental stages. The fact that these solutions can be integrated into an IPM system and combined with conventional solutions is very good [...] range of products, from biofungicides to natural enemies. And at each stage of the crop’s development, growers had the opportunity to observe firsthand the

• Crop Protection

  reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological crop protection [...] relying solely on chemicals. Predatory insects , predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial nematodes and beneficial microorganisms act as natural enemies [...] enemies, controlling pests such as whiteflies, thrips , aphids , and caterpillars . These living solutions integrate seamlessly into existing crop protection

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 16, 2024

  sticky cards make it possible to detect pests at an early stage, to then tackle them biologically. This avoids the unnecessary use of chemical agents. Moreover [...] design features an eye-catching pattern that incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. ‘The [...] aligns with the positioning of Horiver in the market, focusing on the highest efficacy, user friendliness and extended performance. As our Rollertraps fit perfectly

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• Moskisan

  famles as they fail to mate. Presentation One trap with hanging hook. Preparation Place the Pherodis lure in the yellow bucket Fix the transparent top to the [...] the midday sun, at a height of 1.5 metres above the ground Dosage 45-50 traps per hectare (citrus) 60-75 traps per hectare (stone fruits and oriental persimmon) [...] monitoring and trapping Mediterranean fruit fly in combination with species-specific lure. Pests Mediterranean fruit fly ( Ceratitis capitata ). Crops Various

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  for 55 years. Eleven years ago, we decided that we’d start to focus on outdoor crops as well, as this is an area in which sustainable solutions can make [...] market. As a result, we’re also seeing an ever-increasing number of opportunities for introducing beneficials in outdoor crops as well. Market leader in Brazil [...] plant stimulants and macro beneficials as well. We have also developed solutions to apply these products on a large scale. Drones have an important role

• Parasitic wasps

  efficient at targeting specific pest insects. By introducing these beneficial insects, growers can significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring [...] Biodiversity and ecosystem balance: The introduction of parasitic wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful [...] host depends on the specific species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity. The female parasitic wasp carefully inserts its eggs either