• Aphids

  Biological control of aphids Aphids are among the most harmful pests in greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield [...] control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of aphids uses a combination of natural enemies that attack aphids in different [...] provide ongoing crop protection throughout the growing season. With Koppert’s biological solutions for aphids, professional growers can achieve consistent

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) Vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) The parasitic wasp [...] wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is available at Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest [...] pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on mealybugs , including species such as the citrus mealybug and the long-tailed [...] mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug ( Planococcus

• Predatory insects

  Chrysopa-E, featuring the species Chrysoperla carnea . Ladybugs / Predatory beetles Predatory beetles , including ladybugs, are a group of beneficial [...] pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem [...] play a vital role in controlling whitefly , thrips , caterpillars and leaf miner larvae. Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical, Mirical-N), a species of predatory

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  Code: 202604201426171a03b386 Event: de85bc1d3f0b41168ffbdcdee0e27cca [...] Koppert Biological Systems is working on a groundbreaking innovation that will change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyse Horiver [...] growers to scout more efficient and more accurately. This app will be available after summer. Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important

• Neoseiulus californicus

  adults are a transparent white colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back [...] californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food [...] food sources such as other mites, thrips or pollen. This predatory mite is more tolerant of higher temperatures, lower humidities and pesticides than

• Transeius montdorensis

  montdorensis is a species of predatory mite utilized in biological pest control . These predatory mites are known for their effectiveness in controlling [...] including thrips , whitefly , non-webbing spider mites and rust mites. Transeius montdorensis exhibits predatory behaviour, actively preying on pest eggs, larvae [...] nymphs. This contributes to the disruption of the pest's life cycle and helps in reducing overall pest numbers. As a natural enemy of various pests, Transeius

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  role of ant control in your IPM strategy The impact of ants on fruit orchards can be significant, making ant control an essential component of an Integrated [...] directly harmful to fruit trees, play a complex role in orchard pest dynamics. Their control is crucial for several reasons: Facilitators of other pests: Honeydew [...] production: Ants have a mutualistic relationship with sap-sucking insects such as aphids , scales, and mealybugs . These pests excrete honeydew, a sugary substance

• Larvanem

  Larvanem can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curc [...] us sulcatus ) and other Otiorhynchus spp. White grubs (Scarabaeidae): European chafer ( Amphimallon majale ); Summer chafer/June beetle ( Amphimallon [...] solstitialis ); Amphimallon aestivus ; Common cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha ); Common garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ); Phyllophaga spp.;

• Crop Protection

  Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological crop [...] alternatives to chemical pesticides or complement them so fewer chemicals are needed. With predatory insects , predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial