Tomato leafminer

General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . T

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 America and Europe where it has caused sever

Western flower thrips

General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou

Knowledge

Scia-Rid

For injection through Dosatron/Venturi systems, please contact your local Koppert representative for specific advice Spray the solution as soon as it is prepared [...] nematodes to a fully filled tank containing the compatible product Check the Koppert side effects database or contact your local representative for advice. Go

Rophoria

per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or recognised distributor for advice on the best strategy for your

Syrphidend

per ha/release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or recognised distributor for advice on the best strategy for your

Onion thrips

General The onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is distributed throughout the world. It is found outdoors on many plants and particularly damaging on onions, leek, and in greenhouses on cucurbits, tomato, sw

Impatiens thrips

General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spr

Click beetles

General Click beetles are elongate beetles with a hard exoskeleton, with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back feigning death and then suddenly propel themse