• Ervipar

  period when aphid infestation is expected. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized [...] Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction

• Brown soft scale

  soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum [...] is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected [...] usually an elongated oval shape, 3-4 mm long, yellow-green or light grey in colour, with dark brown speckles or spots. The colour of the scale darkens

• Macrocheles robustulus

  nematodes and other soil living pests, which can be found in high numbers in greenhouses in soil which has been enriched with compost. As natural enemies [...] detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings. Macrocheles

• Diglyphus isaea

  Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of [...] mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica [...] F) it might be better to use Minusa . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your

• Aphidend

  fibre. Application Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter [...] weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] Mode of action Adult gall midges emerge from the pupae and deposit their eggs in the aphid colonies. After emerging from the eggs the larvae consume the aphids

• Feltiella acarisuga

  highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species, in particular the [...] acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic cups ( Spidend [...] Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  immediately put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, [...] other natural enemies, they do not fly away and remain in place when released in open fields. ‘At Koppert, we started off with horticulture, but have recognized [...] At Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands, Dr Tom Groot heads the Research and Development department for Macrobials. He shares that he is passionate

• Aphilin

  should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs in aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid [...] emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 2 weeks after the first introduction. Host feeding also takes

• Apple rosy aphid

  plantaginea lays eggs in autumn in bark crevices on spurs and smaller branches, and on the base of buds of apple trees. The eggs hatch in spring and at first [...] Dysaphis plantaginea , is a serious apple pest. It is widespread in Europe and also occurs in Africa, North and South America, and Asia and can cause severe [...] great variety in colour. They moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. Adult

• Spical

  least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] red mite ( Panonychus citri ); other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-125 per m 2 /release