Green peach aphid

General The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where

Pest control

Spider mites and other mites

Biological control of spider mites and other mites Spider mites and other mite species can rapidly infest greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant cells and causing leaf discoloration, reduced pho

Cotton bollworm

General The cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) are highly

Cotton aphid

General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include cotton, citrus, coffee, cocoa, eggplant,

Additives

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider

Deltatrap

Use the Deltatrap for monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs . Crops Protected and

Lurem-TR

Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species, such as Frankliniella occidentalis and Thrips

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occur as Tripar-C is target specific and have no adverse effect on other beneficials. Effective in areas that are difficult to reach with spray equipment [...] which is responsible for the breakdown of starch to soluble sugars. This effect of potassium deficiency on carbohydrate metabolism could explain why fruits [...] approach, ensures that every stage of the macadamia’s development is effectively covered by biological control. Control thrips during macadamia flower