• Beetles

  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, ladybirds [...] species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems, but in other species also feed on leaves. Adult beetles cause damage by feeding on fruits [...] quality and support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known

• Drososan

  the trap on a branch or stick using the enclosed hook The most effective place to hang the traps is in the shade along the sides of the plot, in the hedge [...] available) and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure the traps hang at least one metre above the ground. In taller crops, the traps can be placed in the crop [...] Use the Drososan trap for monitoring and trapping spotted wing drosophila in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila

• Natutec Airbug

  accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended [...] the Natutec Airbug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airbug can be used for both full-field distribution and for specific hot spots [...] Adjust the size of the holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the

• Aphidius colemani

  repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best [...] offspring for two more days, but if an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction. A male wasp has slightly longer antennae, a rounded [...] colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry

• Cottony cushion scale

  discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations. Damage symptoms Cottony cushion scale is a particular [...] have originated in Australia. It was accidentally introduced to California in about 1868 and devastated the citrus industry there until a natural enemy from [...] transparent rods of wax from the body. On reaching maturity, the ‘female’ produces a white, fluted, wax ovisac with a series of uniform ridges running lengthwise

• Thripex

  Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps on rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for you Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Recommended

• Flies

  major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and [...] Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that [...] fly larvae in the soil, while traps and attractants reduce adult populations and support monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for flies, professional

• Thripor-L

  material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population [...] conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally. Recommended for you Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen Recommended for you [...] advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct

• Permipar

  instructions) Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry [...] negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Permipar, please follow the instructions below. Koppert SA is not liable for any loss of quality [...] available on the local factors that need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct