Parasitoid wasps

environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance [...] pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike chemical pesticides [...] host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitisation, some parasitoid wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior

Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

vegetables, among others. Using beneficial nematodes in apple Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows [...] that the benefit of using Capirel nematodes is that it can also be used as a preventive treatment in the autumn to reduce the pest pressure for the following [...] room temperature for half an hour, then I pour them in water. And then we stir! This makes them active. We wait another half an hour. Once they are fully

Phytoseiulus persimilis

mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory [...] agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite [...] disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply, mainly adult females will leave the prey patch in search of other spider

Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

crops 1-2 litres/ha in 1000 litres of water, via the irrigation system, pre-planting, or 4-7 days after planting Repeat treatments can be made during the growing [...] strawberry transplants in re-used coir substrate Fortafol-D® is a plant biostimulant containing humic and fulvic acids and is an essential component of [...] fruit in commercial strawberry crops. The coir is washed and buffered to produce a quality rooting substrate that promotes healthy root development in young

Aphidius matricariae

recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings [...] optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations [...] infestations and reducing the need for chemical interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and

Greenhouse whitefly

retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The [...] T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies can usually be found in the top of the plant and on the underside of young leaves, where they deposit their eggs. When shaking [...] for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on the leaves, reducing photosynthesis and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted

Dacnusa sibirica

particularly in the control of leaf miners of the genus Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe and can appear spontaneously in greenhouses in all seasons [...] consists of an egg, a larva, a pupa and an adult. In order to see the eggs and larvae of the endoparasitoid, the parasitized leaf miner larvae must be dissected; [...] Dacnusa sibirica is available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of

Fusarium head blight or scab

materials (seed can be treated effectively with hot water) Use clean substrate in greenhouse crops Disinfect tools, machinery and irrigation water in greenhouses [...] species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host [...] Some also produce ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues

Citrus mealybug

Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore [...] - 3 mm in breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they are soft and covered with a fine waxy material. They move very little. They can be distinguished [...] many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug poses a problem in greenhouse horticulture, and in the tropics and sub-tropics

IPM app

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