• Beetles

  January 1, 1970

  species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in [...] on the species. Life cycle of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products in [...] solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect crop quality and support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle

• Leaf miners

  January 1, 1970

  is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner. The older [...] Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae tunnel into the leaves of plants, creating ‘mines’. There are many species of leaf miner affecting various [...] tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can be lost

• Aphidius colemani

  January 1, 1970

  or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic [...] colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii [...] egg. All this happens in less than half a second. Apart from the parasitization itself, the disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee [...] the Natutec Scout app means that we spend less time on plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see [...] metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold

• Mealybugs and scales

  January 1, 1970

  gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically [...] crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective covering of these insects mean that they are very [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  nominated a number of focus crops for the development of complete solutions – grapes and fruit, for example, are important markets for France, while citrus [...] solutions for diseases and pests are gaining ground in agriculture. Over the past few years, we have developed a range of biological solutions for outdoor [...] Chief Business Officer for Agriculture at Koppert. ‘We’ve long maintained a comprehensive range of plant protection products for the horticultural industry

• Encarsia formosa

  January 1, 1970

  the use of Enermix or Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, three larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult wasp. All these [...] natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following

• Aphidius matricariae

  January 1, 1970

  advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use Aphidius matricariae The natural [...] cycle and appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are [...] belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  January 1, 1970

  or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The [...] parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control of the following [...] Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should

• Diglyphus isaea

  January 1, 1970

  advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea [...] within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target [...] and integrated pest management programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea