• Aphelinus abdominalis

  appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and [...] Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species [...] s The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread

• Tobacco thrips

  thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Australia [...] thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants. Recognizing the symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is crucial [...] transparent white or yellowish to orange-yellow, with a large head and bright red eyes. Adult females are brown, with the head and thorax lighter in color than

• Trichoderma harzianum

  pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P [...] harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less than optimum growing

• Cottony cushion scale

  subtropical countries of the world. It is also periodically discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations [...] cottony cushion scales have black limbs and an orange-brown body that is coated with white and yellow wax. The adult ‘females’ are easily recognized by their [...] General The cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi , is considered to have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about

• Aphidius colemani

  wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with [...] behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the [...] Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius colemani Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to

• Codling moth

  moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe [...] flesh, leaving behind brown frass. The entry point is then greatly enlarged as the tissue beneath is eaten away. Infested fruits usually ripen prematurely [...] forewings, suffused with ash-grey and a large, metallic, bronzy black ocellus on the hind part. The hindwings are brown. The eggs are about 1.3 x 1.0 mm, and

• Beetles

  beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops. Biological control of beetles combines preventive monitoring with targeted interventions [...] e on account of their hard wing covers (elytra). With more than 350,000 known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous [...] in the soil, while traps help monitor and reduce adult beetle populations. With Koppert’s biological solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his [...] products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic. He appreciates the close collaboration with Koppert [...] farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed

• Aphidius matricariae

  Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized [...] aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the [...] matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved

• Cotton aphid

  sis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless [...] is, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each [...] General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid