Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the

Biological Pest Control

involves the periodic release of natural enemies or beneficial organisms into an area to reduce pest populations. Unlike classical biological control, which

Encarsia formosa

This parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance

In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

Biological crop protection is an effective way to control pests and diseases using natural enemies and beneficial organisms. It offers many benefits, such [...] at our Outdoor Experience Centre The Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre is an extensive demo, located in Dronten, The Netherlands. At this demo field, we

Application

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold as an alarm The Natutec Scout app uses an infestation threshold. The grower determines what the threshold [...] allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural enemies are curbing an infestation or if we need [...] Natutec Scout app is an outstanding innovation from Koppert. ‘We are always open to trying reliable new technologies. Koppert’s Scout app is an excellent example

Aphidius colemani

cycle and appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval [...] her abdomen forward, she pierces the aphid with her ovipositor and deposits an egg. All this happens in less than half a second. Apart from the parasitization [...] disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the

Aphelinus abdominalis

plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg [...] parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Once the female Aphelinus abdominalis detects an aphid, she will examine it briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns [...] roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with short legs and

Vine mealybug

drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities [...] whole bunges of grapes can be colonized. The taste can also be affected. An infection by Planococcus ficus can make the plants more susceptible to injury [...] pupa and adult. The eggs are golden-yellow in color and are deposited in an cottony egg sac (ovisac) containing from 300-500 eggs. The nymphs are very

Attracker

When to use Attracker? Attracker improves the efficacy of pesticides, especial when the pest hides in a sheltered place on the crop. Crops All crops. How does Attracker work? Attracker is a solution o