• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature [...] use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest

• Montdo-Mite

  before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] on Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Montdo-Mite depends on climate [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically

• Consumers

  to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the answer to [...] third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products – which can be used above [...] and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various species of parasitic wasps, predatory

• Aphids

  Depending on the species, aphids can inflict various types of damage to a crop: Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance [...] large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family [...] tubercles on their rear end. Color: Aphids can be a variety of colors, including green, yellow, black, brown, pink, or red, depending on the species and

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  each stage of the crop’s development, growers had the opportunity to observe firsthand the effects of our products on their harvest. The power of trials [...] outdoor crops Now that the data has been collected and the numbers have been crunched, it is time for Koppert Global to reflect on the 2023 European outdoor [...] trials With the arrival of the new year, almost all the results were in. Market Development Manager Felipe Mendonça looks back on a fruitful season. 'When

• Spidex

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Mini-Airbug , Natutec [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation.

• Integrated Pest Management

  sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects [...] traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to [...] eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes

• Hop

  About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge [...] with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is

• Flies

  directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender [...] Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae [...] larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii , has recently

• Orius laevigatus

  and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy [...] predator feeding on thrips . The prey is pierced with the mouthparts and the body contents are consumed. All stages of thrips are preyed on. Orius laevigatus [...] mainly found on the leaves, whereas older nymphs and adults are mainly found in flowers. Life cycle of Orius laevigatus You can recognize the different life