• Crop Protection

  January 1, 1970

  protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops without compromising the environment [...] nematodes and beneficial microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  January 1, 1970

  white, and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of [...] to food, they develop very slowly and the mortality is high. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult [...] establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus can feed on eggs, crawlers and larvae of whiteflies and first and second instar

• Integrated Pest Management

  January 1, 1970

  of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for [...] It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control [...] control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps and beneficial

• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  January 1, 1970

  by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Thripex -Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Neoseiulus cucumeris mites actively seek out and prey on the first instar larvae [...] pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of

• Neoseiulus californicus

  January 1, 1970

  al stages are the same as for other members of the Phytoseiidae family: egg, larva, proto- and deutonymph, and adult males and females. Adult mites are [...] colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been [...] limonicus . The larvae have three pairs of legs and, unlike the larvae of Phytoseiulus persimilis , feed on spider mite eggs. The nymphs and adults are

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  January 1, 1970

  spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative [...] Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and they quickly [...] can move within the web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears

• General Conditions Koppert

  January 1, 1970

  complaints from the Buyer concerning the quality and/or quantity of the delivered Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products and/ or Services and/or Advice; [...] 1 The Buyer must be aware that the trading in and the application of the Natural Enemies and Pollinators require a high level of monitoring and expertise [...] damage which is the immediate and direct K result of defects in the Natural Enemies, Pollinators, and Products delivered. Specifically, the obligation to

• Fall Armyworm

  January 1, 1970

  different parts of the host plant, depending on the crop, the stage of crop development, and the age of the larvae. On maize, young larvae usually feed [...] inverted Y-shaped mark on the front of the head and four large spots on the upper surface of the last segment. Pupae are reddish brown and measure 13 to 17 mm [...] General The fall armyworm is a polyphagous pest that is indigenous throughout the Americas. Recently, it has been found in Africa too. The caterpillars

• Predatory mites

  January 1, 1970

  Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] combination of predatory mites, food, and carrier materials. The mites breed within the sachets and subsequently disperse into the crop. These release sachets are

• Fly pollination

  January 1, 1970

  produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for its efficient and rapid movement [...] activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid. The fly pupae are mixed with sawdust to minimize heat production and increase [...] ensuring that pollen is distributed evenly, leading to improved fertilization and higher crop yields. Benefits of flies Lucilia sericata is a generalist when