• Parasitic wasps

  wasps feeding on the host’s body fluids, which can be important for their reproduction. It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage [...] employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps [...] e. This process involves the parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out

• Sticky plate

  species-specific sex pheromone and make it possible to detect pests at an early stage. Application Sticky plates How to assemble the trap: Fold the delta trap [...] When to use Sticky plates? Use sticky plates in combination with a Delta Trap and species-specific sex pheromone to capture butterflies and moths or male [...] where they can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre aisle). Distribute the traps as evenly as possible over the area, in order to avoid interference

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  end, we would be delighted to talk to you and learn about what it is that you’re facing and what it is that you need. Together with farmers we’re establishing [...] switch to biological solutions is unlikely to be an immediate option. ‘But we’re eager to work with businesses to develop and expand our range. To that end [...] scale, which meant that it was unaffordable. Today things are different and it’s much easier to successfully apply these solutions to the market. As a result

• Thrips

  Thrips form the order Thysanoptera, a name that literally means ‘fringed wings’, and refers to the eyelash-like fringe of hairs along both edges of the [...] species that cause damage in green-houses belong to the family Thripidae. Thrips damage Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface [...] there can be varying levels of fruit damage depending on the species of thrips and their population density. In ornamentals , flowers can be seriously

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's what I want to see,’ says Jan. ‘In [...] time.’ The Natutec Scout app can also be used to monitor other pests. Koppert is working on making it possible to scan and recognize them. ‘We can already [...] total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its market launch. Last year, Koppert asked him to test a number of i

• Plant Disease Management

  short, it's crucial to have effective treatment strategies at your disposal. Biofungicides Biofungicides offer a natural and eco-friendly solution to control [...] accessible to plants. These natural alternatives to chemical fungicides enhance soil health, increase crop productivity, and contribute to environmental [...] What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing

• Mealybugs and scales

  leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] defoliation. However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted [...] with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive to soft scales

• A decade of investing in South African soil

  August 24, 2022

  possibilities to create sales.” Frank’s passion for the work Koppert does and the values it represents is clear: “I really like the people we get to work with [...] Dutchman with a vision to make the world a better place to now employing 20 staff and growing strong, Koppert South Africa is on a mission to help South African [...] the salt of the earth. Also, it is great to deliver a product that has a positive impact on people and the planet. That is what Koppert South Africa stands

• Beneficial microorganisms

  can lead to the insect's death. Spore production: As the insect succumbs to the fungal infection, the fungus continues to grow. Eventually, it produces [...] What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their [...] like biopesticides, where they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial

• Caterpillars

  plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths) [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] so too does the damage they inflict: leaves are often skeletonized, with only the mid-rib left intact. Flowers, fruits and growing tips can also be eaten