• Cannabis

  among the key aphid species that can infest cannabis plants. These pests have the potential to cause substantial damage, as they feed on the plant's sap [...] thrips ( Echinothrips americanus) causing notable concern. These tiny insects have the potential to inflict substantial damage by puncturing plant cells and [...] Aculops cannabicola) are troublesome pests within the Eriophyidae family, which have a notable impact on cannabis plants. Aculops cannabicola infests cannabis

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  situation manageable for now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  soft fruit cultivation and now have 15 acres under strawberries. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive . We have fitted the unit onto our heating

• Wireless Beehome

  dominate the natural (UV) light in the greenhouse during winter time, bumblebees have difficulties with their orientation. This has a negative effect on pollination

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  system for the application of biological control products to our crops. We have used Koppert natural enemies for a number of years at our other site. However [...] the new design and installation of the raised benches in the blocks”. “We have found the Airobug is able to distribute the beneficial insects more accurately [...] plants, whether they are on raised benches or on the floor.” “This would not have been achieved by manual labour in such an efficient and timely way. It is

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  December 18, 2018

  non-family members who have earned their spurs over the years. The new members of the board each have their areas of expertise and we have every confidence that

• Codling moth

  prematurely and drop off. Life cycle and appearance of Codling moth The adults have a wing span of 15-22 mm, blackish-brown forewings, suffused with ash-grey

• Apple rosy aphid

  blotches on the skin. Life cycle and appearance of Rosy apple aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults, and

• Black bean aphid

  affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Black bean aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a

• Cactus mealybug

  this pupa. The males lack mouth parts and are incapable of feeding. They have a brief lifespan during which they are wholly engaged in seeking females