• Permipar

  soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Permipar, please follow the [...] citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ). How does Permipar work? Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the mealybugs [...] information given below is merely indicative. Tailored advice can be provided if information is available on the local factors that need to be taken into account

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak [...] greenhouse climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens [...] experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  “It is not about being a man or a woman. If you are passionate about what you do, there is nothing you cannot do. This industry has many opportunities for [...] is a lot bigger than you can imagine. Do proper research and find an area that you have a passion for. Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in [...] within agriculture that support and equip these farmers to do the wonderful work they are doing. At Koppert, we have a team of diverse and dedicated women

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural enemies are curbing an infestation or if we need to shift strategy [...] itself to show how the level of infestation is evolving. Different levels of indication are available – on a location by location basis if the company has [...] with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard. You can

• Citrus thrips

  Eggs are laid in soft leaf tissues or young fruit and can take 6-24 days to hatch depending on temperature. It is the second instar larvae that are responsible [...] be on the fruit at harvest, so it’s not considered a quarantine risk on fresh fruit exports. We would like to acknowledge the following for the photos [...] 4-6 days. The larva will move towards the shady area of the tree to pupate, if a suitable site is not found, the larva will drop to the ground to pupate

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  What do armoured scales look like? There are many armoured scales. They are found underneath the leaves and on the stem. Nymphs and adults are small and [...] releasing they are not flying, is this normal? Adult Rhyzobius lophanthae do not fly immediately like other ladybirds, therefore it is normal if they just walk [...] adults are on average 2.5 mm long and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae are grey with

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  nearly all chemicals. If you're not sure if there are moths in the crop or if you would like to find out how many there are hiding, you can use the Deltatrap [...] also help you to effectively control the pest. The males are lured into the trap, after which they stick to an adhesive surface allowing you to count them [...] the caterpillar through a natural body opening. If the females and males of the tomato leaf miner are unable to find each other, then logically reproduction

• Aphidius colemani

  the right species, and whether it has not been parasitized before. If both criteria are met, then the second phase of parasitization will start. The female [...] Aphidius spp. The aphids do not die at once but usually continue to feed and secrete honeydew. Second and third instar aphids are preferred, but all stages [...] Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  really need to scouting for whitefly any more. You photograph the sticky traps, and this immediately tells you how the level of infestation is developing.’ At [...] on the screen, and I can immediately see what whitefly or other pest is doing. If necessary, I can take immediate action.’ According to Jan van Nieuwkerk [...] staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing level of infestation, I can then quickly take the right

• Montdo Ulti-Mite

  pests are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the [...] spider mites (e.g. European red mite, Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and [...] compostable film, provides consistent pest control, even under extremely dry or humid conditions. Pack size 500 sachets. Each sachet contains 250 predatory