• Mango

  January 1, 1970

  ‘common mango’ or ‘Indian mango’, Mangifera indica , found its way to the rest of the world and it has become one of the largest cultivated products in the [...] About Mango is a stone fruit (drupe) that grows from various species of tropical trees that belong to the flowering plant genus Mangifera and the cashew [...] the tropics. Mango trees grow up to 35-40 meters (115-131 feet) tall and its crown can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow really old

• Tobacco aphid

  January 1, 1970

  East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered [...] sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium [...] denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid. It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae

• Tobacco thrips

  January 1, 1970

  thrips Thrips parvispinus , also known as tobacco thrips, is an insect native to tropical Asia and is widely distributed from East Asia, Northern Australia [...] ion. This thrips species is a serious pest of many cultivated plants, including important ornamentals and sweet peppers. Its short life cycle and high [...] downgraded plants and fruits. This pest is particularly harmful to ornamental plants, peppers, and papayas, where it has been responsible for significant

• Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  results are good. There is only a little damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every year to avoid pest invasion so it is fully included in [...] Michel explains. ‘It’s easy to dilute in this way.’ Michel says it is easy to apply if the ground is already wet. He waits until it rains. ‘I then apply [...] formulation is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural, living solution with a long shelf life in the fridge,’ Michel concludes. ‘Yes, I would recommend it to anyone

• Long-tailed mealybug

  January 1, 1970

  sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] the body itself. The length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  January 1, 1970

  Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological [...] s The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread [...] potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The natural enemy Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand

• Knowing & recognizing

  January 1, 1970

  Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the [...] Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be [...] understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific

• Grapefruit

  January 1, 1970

  Known for its somewhat bitter taste, this subtropical citrus tree has a fruit that is sour to semi-sweet. Grapefruit ( Citrus paradisi ) is a hybrid between

• Amblyseius swirskii

  January 1, 1970

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] relative humidity below 60%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius swirskii is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does [...] Amblyseius swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol

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

  January 1, 1970

  examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He emphasizes that the correct application of methods is essential for achieving optimal [...] farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed [...] business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to