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• Tobacco aphid

  East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered [...] sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium [...] colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  potential Limonica is distinguished by its broad diet, high consumption capacity, and rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory [...] “But it places extremely high demands on its living environment. It does not tolerate disturbances, needs space, and only accepts the best food. It is a [...] factor What sets Koppert apart is its deep-rooted expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  dark brown to red-brown border. The first infection is often on the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence [...] on crop residues because of its poor saprophytic competitiveness and because chlamydospores are rare. Primary infection is purely seed-borne. Conidia and [...] two-celled conidia are exuded. Secondary infection is by splash dispersal of these conidia. There is no known sexual stage. Ascochyta fungi develop most

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  cerasicola Ephedrus cerasicola is a parasitic wasp that belongs to the family Braconidae and subfamily Aphidiinae. This natural enemy is used for the control of [...] Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available at Koppert [...] repeated when aphids are still present. If the aphid species present is known it might be better to switch to an appropriate single species product ( Aphilin

• Long-tailed mealybug

  sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] the body itself. The length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South [...] spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate the skin of the host fruit [...] South America and Europe where it has caused severe yield losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, the respiration

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed. [...] Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered [...] Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial [...] be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air [...] environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above 32°C pollination may stop

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the [...] your crops < 0 °C: When it's extremely cold, all bumblebees will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood [...] 15 ºC for optimal plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't be