• Blueberry aphid

  appearance of Blueberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood [...] introduced into Europe with plant material. It feeds on blueberries and is a vector of blueberry scorch virus. Damage symptoms Blueberry aphids live in

• Praon volucre

  might be better to switch to an appropriate single species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M or Ervipar ). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] parasitic wasp Praon volucre Praon volucre is a parasitic wasp that belongs to the family Braconidae and to the subfamily Aphidiinae . Praon volucre is one [...] volucre products Aphiscout Expand all items How to use Praon volucre The parasitic wasp Praon volucre is available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  might be better to switch to an appropriate single species product ( Aphilin , Aphipar , Aphipar-M or Ervipar ). Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] Development from egg to adult, of Ephedrus cerasicola in Myzus persicae on paprika, lasts 33.7 days at 15°C, about 21 days at 21°C,and 19 days at 24°C. The adult [...] compared to Aphelinus abdominalis , and when detached from the leaf, has a silvery underside. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a round hole at the rear

• Fusarium spp.

  best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato [...] (microconidia), which are transported upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks [...] Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are

• Aphidius matricariae

  Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae products Aphipar-M Expand all items How to use Aphidius matricariae The parasitic [...] introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] 25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

• Tomato moth

  underside of leaves in groups of 50 to 300, often arranged in layers. The eggs are greenish at first, but gradually change to a light yellow or almost white. [...] on the larvae varies according to the host plant and developmental stage. At first, the body is a glossy green. Later, a conspicuous yellow longitudinal [...] yellow stripe is bordered at the top by a narrow gray stripe. Older larvae may vary from light green to light brown, or even a reddish colour with three

• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  promoting sustainability. It's a time to reflect on the state of our planet and to take action to protect it for future generations. At Koppert, we believe that [...] Earth Day at Koppert Every year on April 22, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about [...] footprint. We encourage everyone to join us in taking action to create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

• Casea

  with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible product, add Casea at the end to a fully [...] the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Pack size 3,000 [...] applied using an airblast sprayer, a vehicle-mounted spray unit, a backpack sprayer or through a sprinkler system To avoid blockage, all filters should

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  nasturtii , has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and is a major pest of potatoes, where it also transmits viruses. It also attacks a large number of [...] of Buckthorn-potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood

• Open field pollination

  Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] their ability to regulate body temperature. This unique feature allows them to remain active across a broader range of temperatures, making them particularly