Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional

Long-tailed mealybug

mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or [...] these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug

In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

and contribute to crop health, resilience, and yield. We recognize that the agricultural industry is under rising pressure due to the increasing chemical [...] Biological crop protection is an effective way to control pests and diseases using natural enemies and beneficial organisms. It offers many benefits, such [...] at our Outdoor Experience Centre The Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre is an extensive demo, located in Dronten, The Netherlands. At this demo field, we

Mealybugs and scales

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 by the honeydew [...] form three important families within the superfamily Coccoidea. This superfamily belongs to the order Hemiptera (the true bugs ). Coccoidea are at first [...] harmful viruses. Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation

Aphelinus abdominalis

the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor [...] egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is effective

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing [...] pressure is 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,’ [...] biological plant protection. ‘On an entertaining note: I had to learn to trust the improved version of the app. After all, the software no longer makes mistakes

FAQ Nezapar

introduce Nezapar until the first Nezara is found. What is the lead time for Nezapar? The lead time is 5 weeks, so scouting during the season and acting fast in [...] introduce the pupae in the crop? Open the bottle and manually sprinkle the pupae in Diboxes; a minimum of 100 Diboxes/ha is recommended. Place the Diboxes [...] Dibox in such a way that the boxes are protected from water. It is possible to reuse the Dibox. What should I do with spider webs on top of the Dibox? Monitor

Macadamia nut borer

in their lifetime. The eggs hatch between 7-12 days and the young larvae bore their way into the young fruit. The larvae are cream to grey in colour with [...] with dark spots on the body and the head capsule is brown. The pupa is dark brown and (if pupation takes place in the soil) encased in a cocoon of soil particles [...] procedures have to be carried out to enable export. Damage and symptoms Damage before shell hardening is caused by the larvae which bore into the fruit. In small

Koppert One

strategies. Go to web app Ask the Digital Assistant Koppert One Side Effects offers two convenient ways to access information: use the app's standard search [...] feature or consult the Digital Assistant for advice. Simply ask any questions related to side effects and receive prompt, accurate answers to support informed [...] as reduced fertility (egg laying), problems with regard to moulting, or a repellent effect. The data within this database serves as a valuable reference

Aphidius colemani

of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right species [...] of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire [...] causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new