• Rose aphid

  black sooty moulds develop. Life cycle and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a

• Large blackberry aphid

  reduce yield. Life cycle and appearance of Large blackberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a

• Large raspberry aphid

  by the aphids. Life cycle and appearance of Large raspberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a

• Common cockchafer

  x 3 mm, but they increase in size by absorbing water. The larvae (grubs) have a whitish curved body, large head, with strong mandibles and long, hairy

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  during the years. We have the most extensive biocontrol portfolio tailored to diverse growing environments. Our predatory mites have become central to pest [...] pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural [...] customers to suit their specific needs.’ Our successes are well recorded and we have an enormous database of trial results, both locally and abroad. This is very

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  “In the past we have relied on hand pollination,” explains Peter. “For certain crops which are difficult to pollinate by hand we have found bees to be [...] the exception of some biopesticides as part of our IPM programme, or if we have a very severe issue we need to get on top of.” Thrips are a prominent pest [...] flies and, increasingly, aphids . Fortunately, the company does not really have problems with whitefly or vine weevil, but since the loss of thiacloprid

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  Race 3 is pretty much restricted to potato and tomato. Whereas other races have optimum temperatures of 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  predatory stage. They are elongated and have a segmented body with a dark brown or black coloration. Larvae have prominent mandibles and actively hunt and

• Adalia bipunctata

  stage: The larvae of Adalia bipunctata are the primary predatory stage. They have elongated, somewhat flattened bodies with distinct black and orange markings [...] round with distinctive black and red markings on their wing covers. They have a compact body shape and are typically observed actively moving on plants

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  they learned about Koppert's natural solutions. Since then, both companies have maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further [...] and their relationship with other integrated pest management tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants