• Fusarium spp.

  whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels, which can be seen when the stems are cut. In banana, whole plantations [...] pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection decreases the baking quality of wheat and brewing qualities of barley. Furthermore, mycotoxins are produced, of [...] plant parts, the typical boat-shaped pink macroconidia are produced, which may be dispersed further. How to prevent Fusarium spp? Remove or destroy crop residues

• Aphids

  by the following characteristics: Size and shape: Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that are usually less than 6 mm in length. They have a pear-shaped [...] eggs that overwinter. The summer host plants are either herbaceous or woody, while the winter host plants are hardy, woody perennials. Aphids that do not [...] cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) in cucumber. How to get rid of aphids Horiver Disc Aphidend Aphipar-M Aphipar Aphilin How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid i

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  chemicals. If you're not sure if there are moths in the crop or if you would like to find out how many there are hiding, you can use the Deltatrap in c [...] The males are lured into the trap, after which they stick to an adhesive surface allowing you to count them. Contact us to find out more on how to effectively [...] a natural body opening. If the females and males of the tomato leaf miner are unable to find each other, then logically reproduction stops as well. Koppert's

• Consumers

  simple: natural enemies such as predatory mites , ladybugs, and parasitic wasps are released to combat harmful insects, in the same way as they do in the wild [...] and beetles , gall midges, and lacewings. Visit our YouTube channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Microbiological solutions In addition to [...] promotional materials. Please keep in mind that the brochures and leaflets are geared towards professional growers. Go to online store

• Aphytis melinus

  scale. The preferred hosts for the parasitoid are third instar scale nymphs, although smaller scales are accepted for parasitism as well. Immature development [...] leaves. Males and females are a lemon-yellow with green compound eyes and three red ocelli (single eyes) on top of the head. Wasps are approximately 1 mm in [...] at Koppert as Aphytis. Aphytis melinus products Aphytis Expand all items How to use Aphytis melinus Divide each pot into 11 drop points. Use the lid, the

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and [...] sees opportunities for traditional methods to evolve. Moreover, consumers are becoming increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture [...] environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach

• Knowing & recognizing

  phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The [...] interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  Why Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachets? Humidity resistance Ulti-Mite sachets are uniquely designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making [...] making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out and perform less. Extended release The breeding sachets function [...] interruption. Without proper moisture, the reproductive process would halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is sp

• Aphidius matricariae

  Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes on side [...] Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M Expand all items How to use Aphidius matricariae The parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is available [...] larvae to develop and grow while depleting the aphid population. The larvae are adept at adjusting their feeding rates based on aphid density, optimizing

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  empty without laying an egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due [...] Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( [...] and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized