• Tomato moth

  along the posterior edge of the forewing. As in most noctuid moths, the hindwing is greyish and lighter than the forewing, with a darker shadow at the margin [...] mottled markings. The pattern of markings on the larvae varies according to the host plant and developmental stage. At first, the body is a glossy green. [...] General The tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political [...] nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases

• Entonem

  insect pests in protected crops and amenity. It is effective at low temperatures, thus can also be applied in colder parts of the season. Entonem is typically [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] carrier. Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• IPM app

  outdoors and has an intuitive user interface. The Dashboard gives the grower insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert [...] management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production [...] growers with their in-depth integrated pest management program. Koppert iPM consists of two components, a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start [...] skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] chemical residues. Koppert, as the leader in biological control, are experts in the production of these nematodes. Each of the three entomopathogenic nematodes

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  May 17, 2019

  pallidus , is a very tiny mite, only just visible to the naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites may be concentrated around the buds [...] robustulus , across the plants. This generalist predator will feed on thrips pupae in the growing medium, and any larvae that fall off the foliage. Thripex [...] of prey, by piercing and sucking out the contents. Swirski-Mite is also available in the new Ulti-Mite sachet. The application of loose mites to start with

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  systems. Since 2016, the Ulti-Mite version of Amblyseius swirskii has been on the market. Nowadays the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available for our predatory [...] prospects The water-resistant foil used for Ulti-Mite opens up new possibilities in outdoor crop protection , such as citrus cultivation. The innovative [...] significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016, we introduced

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  December 18, 2018

  not been successful due to the European Commission which is reluctant to move forward. An example of this is the repeal of the resolution for low risk PPP [...] such as the term ‘bioprotectants’ to describe the biological protections tools for the management of pests and diseases, and that is great! The current [...] timeline for the evaluation process, with evidence-based procedures and tailored data requirements. In the White Paper sent to the EU, it proposes that

• Attracker

  Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according to the user instructions on the label Shake the Attracker container well before use Add the correct [...] correct amount of Attracker to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection product according to the user instruction of that product [...] Before using Attracker in combination with plant protection products in crops that might be sensitive to phytotoxicity, test in a small area before proceding

• Shallot aphid

  antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae and the tarsi. The siphunculi are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate [...] overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No eggs are produced. Myzus ascalonicus is cold hardy and overwinters in sheltered places [...] and many ornamentals . The shallot aphid is cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries invokes a