• Limonica

  per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert [...] Amblydromalus limonicus performs effectively across a wide range of temperatures. It remains active and able to predate and reproduce in both cooler and warmer [...] centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  production, a food production where microbiological solutions can contribute to soil health and plant resilience to stress, a new world to explore. Microbes [...] resources. Changing consumer behaviour There is a growing awareness that agricultural systems need to change in order to improve food security and protect biodiversity [...] agents and that is why we are increasing the production of microbiological solutions worldwide', says Peter Maes. 'We believe this is the way to improve future

• Koppert One

  (from Poor to Excellent) show you instantly whether it’s the right moment to act. No guesswork. No unnecessary risk. With Timing Expert, you can: Apply [...] Impact, and pesticide producers, it helps you confidently combine chemical and biological crop protection . Access a comprehensive database, use the Digital [...] expert-backed insights to support your decisions. The Digital Assistant also helps you with questions about Koppert products and how to control key pests and

• Mealybugs and scales

  leads to sooty mould. Infestations reduce plant vigor, fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain [...] ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable [...] defoliation. However, it is mainly the great quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted

• Premium Quality, Around The World

  March 6, 2023

  Koppert’s daily mission is to provide its customers with the best possible solutions. It’s a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no [...] attention to handling, storage and shipping conditions. It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology, and strict adherence to protocols to control the [...] products – delivered to customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the N

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

  Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops [...] breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction of predatory mites under challenging climatic conditions. Similar to other sachet

• Cucumber

  IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation, to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range [...] in cucumber crops is crucial to ensure the plants' vitality and productivity. Diglyphus isaea ( Miglyphus ), a parasitic wasp, lays its eggs inside leaf [...] pose a significant threat to cucumbers, but the introduction of natural enemies offers a sustainable solution. Anagyrus vladimiri ( Citripar ), a parasitic

• Onion fly

  infestations It can be difficult to identify an onion fly infestation because the signs may not always be visible. But there are a few symptoms to watch out [...] nematodes can be an effective strategy to manage onion fly ( Delia antiqua ) infestations. Steinernema feltiae is a beneficial nematode species that is effective [...] What is Onion fly? The onion fly ( Delia antiqua ), also referred to as the onion maggot, is a frequent pest that harms allium plants, including leek,

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears [...] dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for

• Tomato leafminer

  leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly [...] Pupation takes place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the leaflets [...] Mining by the caterpillar causes malformations. Damage to fruit allows fungal diseases to enter, leading to rotting fruit before or after harvest. Life cycle