• Consumers

  predatory mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild. Koppert supplies various [...] Every day, Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an [...] online store to order brochures and other promotional materials. Please keep in mind that the brochures and leaflets are geared towards professional growers

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis. The carrier material is the same [...] is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former Spidex Vital: Phytoseiulus persimilis. When does it turn from white to red? Once the predatory [...] introduce Spidex Vital in the numbers you recommend your customers to obtain the best pest control. Does anything change to the mode of application? No

• Broad mite

  their eggs mainly on the underside of the leaf or on the fruit surface. The elongated, oval eggs are firmly attached to the surface and are rather large (about [...] General The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) occurs in the tropics and in greenhouses in temperate regions. The broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) [...] to the damage caused by viruses. The typical pattern of damage consists of malformation and distortion of the above-ground growth of the plant. The mites

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature [...] Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs [...] This allows for the observation of trends in pest pressure, whether they are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights into the most recent developments

• Beneficial nematodes

  insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops [...] immobile and eventually dies due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients [...] infection) in the host insect. Bacterial infection: The bacteria secret toxins and antimicrobial compounds that kill the host insect within a few days. The host

• Whitefly

  Sternorrhyncha. The whiteflies form the family Aleyrodidae. The most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and the tobacco whitefly [...] retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and drop. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. By [...] Parasitic wasps are key in reducing whitefly populations by parasitizing larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies

• Caterpillars

  family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species [...] family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller

• Bugs

  five nymphal instars and the adult insect. Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. [...] leaves and growing points with their piercing-sucking mouthparts and extracting nutrients from them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most [...] harmful and beneficial species. Heteropteran bugs are insects which have flattened bodies and fold their wings flat over their body when at rest. The wings

• Integrated Pest Management

  more effective. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can reduce the need for chemical pesticides [...] that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable to keep pest or [...] evaluating the effectiveness of control strategies and making necessary adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles

• Greenshield

  an egg in a host egg. Larvae develop inside the host egg, and after pupation the adult emerges from the host egg by biting a hole in the lid of the stink [...] carboard tube in a tree in the orchard or crop. Apply as illustrated on label. Dosage The release of Greenshield should be done once stinkbug eggs are laid or [...] preferably 2 weeks in advance. Release 100 wasps per hectare every 4 to 6 weeks for the period that either stinkbug egg laying takes place, or the nuts or fruits