Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

with distributor Mertens and decided that in spring we would start using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other

Predatory mites

should always be adjusted to the situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting [...] species of predatory mite that preys on the identified pest. Consult with a Koppert advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

the past, the product was not fully compatible with a Dosatron. But since Koppert changed the formulation, it works perfectly.’ It is important to apply it [...] the various crops. Floricultura has a close advisory relationship with Koppert’s consultant Wim van der Meer. Each month, he visits one of the three locations

Knowledge

Horse-chestnut leaf miner

General The horse-chestnut leaf miner, Cameraria ohridella , probably originates from natural stands of the European horse-chestnut in Greece, Albania and Macedonia. It was first observed attacking or

European red mite

General As the name implies, the European red mite, Panonychus ulmi , is mainly a pest of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack a large scale of other woody plants and is

Boisduval scale

General These three species of Diaspi s are very similar in their appearance and damage symptoms. Here, the Boisduval scale is described in more detail, as it is the most important one. The Boisduval

Crane flies

General The larvae of crane flies , called leatherjackets, live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots (which they pull into the ground of mainly grasses and cereal crops. The adults do not cause an

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

Woolly apple aphid

General The woolly aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other parts of the world mainly via infested apple