• Beetles

  traps Beneficial nematodes actively seek out and eliminate beetle larvae in the soil, while traps help monitor and reduce adult beetle populations. With Koppert’s [...] Biological control of beetles Beetles can cause serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced [...] enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance

• Trianum-P_leaflet.pdf

  maximizes the establishment of beneficial fungi in the root system. This helps to protect the plant from soil borne diseases while improving crop health, seedling [...] Establishment on plant roots offers protection Trianum plays an important role in making a wide variety of plants more productive and resilient to biotoc and [...] exclusion by Trianum mycelia The winning strain The so-called T22 strain in Trianum has been extensively studied by groups of scientists from around the

• Natupol Fly

  Application Put the required amount of pupae in a cup Place the cup in the crop on the soil. Do not scatter the pupae in the crop Protect the pupae from direct [...] first flies start to hatch. Pupae can then be released in the crop Dosage Adjust the quantity in relation to the number of flowers per m². As a general [...] umbelliferae and lilliaceae family. Mode of action The flies search for nectar in the flower and thus come into contact with pollen. These pollen are not consumed

• Aphidend

  fiber. Application Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter [...] Mode of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases

• Cotton bollworm

  caterpillars are often aggressive and cannibalistic. Pupation occurs in the soil, with pupae of 14 to 18 mm long, with a brown, smooth body surface. Adult [...] General The cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton [...] smaller specimens. The fruits stop growing, mature rapidly, and drop off. In legumes, flowers are attacked, and seed pods may be pierced. Life cycle and

• Thrips

  cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] control thrips larvae and pupae, while beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps and kairomones support early detection and population reduction [...] Biological control of thrips Thrips are among the most challenging pests in greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf

• Predatory mites

  larvae of fungus gnats in the soil, preventing them from turning into adult fungus gnats. Predatory mites packaging Predatory mites in bottles The standard [...] are similar to the adults in appearance, but smaller in size. Predatory mites are typically measuring only a millimeter in length. Their bodies are often [...] Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings

• Sciarid flies

  species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp, humid environments [...] commonly in greenhouses throughout the world. Although they generally do little harm to healthy plants, sciarid flies are particularly problematic in cuttings [...] feed mainly on decaying plant material and on algae and fungi present in the soil. They, however, can also feed on root hairs, rootlets, and tender root

• Koppert One

  - Digital platform for biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop [...] Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right for foliar nematode [...] Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident, data-driven decisions The result? More consistent

• Leaf miners

  cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants [...] miner larvae inside the leaves, while beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate