• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  continues: “We specifically had a dairy farm and a farming feedlot that was really struggling with fly control. We were able to help them see great success [...] finding the best solutions. It is also important to us to help clients in putting out biological products to ensure the correct application and optimum control [...] in Standerton, Mpumalanga, to hear more about their experience working with Biopar and Macro-Mite . This team has 15 years of experience with pest control

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] i prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales or [...] the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey. Sometimes the larvae resort to cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole

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• Parasitic wasps

  wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host [...] ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural and environmentally responsible solution to pest [...] body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest

• Aphipar

  generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the [...] site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Neoseiulus californicus

  Neoseiulus californicus Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive [...] urticae) , Neoseiulus californicus shows a preference for immature stages (eggs, larvae and nymphs) as opposed to adults. However, adult females feed on [...] present it will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also

• Permipar

  expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality [...] When to use Permipar? Use Permipar for biological control of citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ). How does Permipar [...] first and second larval or nymph stage. Permipar larvae develop inside the mealybug’s body and form a pupa. The newly hatched Permipar wasp emerges from the

• Tobacco whitefly

  return to the underside of the leaves. The adult tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) has well-developed piercing-sucking mouthparts and begins to feed on [...] symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium

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• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  season At Koppert, we know that many of the challenges we find on farms already have a solution hidden in nature – we just have to find it! During the past few [...] excited to share that we have seen some incredible breakthroughs and part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy [...] pests tackled were thrips , MNB ( macadamia nut borer ) and stinkbug. To ensure a complete integrated pest management approach, our roll-out, and corresponding