• Sportnem_leaflet_EN_A4_-_Koppert_20230441_-_DEF_LR.pdf

  turf. There are different species. The European crane fly Tipula paludosa, which is present throughout the northern hemisphere has one generation per year [...] soil begins to warm up in spring. The common crane fly Tipula oleracea, which is present in parts of Europe and the USA, has two generations per year, one [...] Steinernema carpocapsae which controls the crane fly larvae by entering their body cavity and releasing symbiotic bacteria which kill the larvae. To avoid

• Spidex Boost

  crop. Release should be repeated weekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to [...] sunlight Sachets do not have an exit hole, so each sachet needs to be cut open or an exit hole needs to be pierced into it Hold sachets by the cardboard strip

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures [...] mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales or aphids . However

• Aphipar-M

  Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least [...] aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through [...] /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

• Common asparagus beetle

  elytra have two distinctive rows of white or yellow spots. Eggs are oval and black to greenish brown and laid singly or in rows of 3 to 10 eggs, standing pe [...] General The common asparagus beetle ( Crioceris asparagi ) is a major, host-specific pest of asparagus in most asparagus producing regions of the world [...] larvae feed, they secrete a blackish fluid, consisting of faecal material, which may contaminate the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Common asparagus

• Carnation tortrix

  Madeira. It is polyphagous, observed on 160 cultivated and wild plant species – trees as well as herbaceous forms - of 42 plant families, and it is the major [...] instar, the whole leaf is attacked and surrounded by a dense silken mass. The larvae hide inside the rolled leaves, growing tips or flowers that have been [...] leafrollers, which mainly fly at dusk and after dark. The females have a limited flight capacity and only cover short distances. The moth is rather small

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  spider mite is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs per [...] outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] the spider mite population by predation. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount

• Woolly apple aphid

  arising from the trunk or main branches, are very frequently attacked. The aphids mainly spread through young, wingless nymphs which crawl or are blown by the [...] 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 [...] galls split they may allow entry of pathogenic fungi such as Gloeosporium rots or apple canker. Woolly aphid does little direct harm to mature trees but the

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  with mono-rail or pipe-rail Airbug : hand-held blower - full field distribution - low and mid-tech cultivations without mono-rail or pipe-rail Mini-Airbug [...] application Airobug 10-12M Airbug 3-5M Mini-Airbug 2-3M Airobug The Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution [...] material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific

• Vidi Funda

  fungal growth. Under aerobic conditions this is a sign that the substrate biology is active and becoming more resilient The fungus will disappear as the [...] Vidi Funda can be incorporated into the growth substrate or applied as top-dressing on the soil or pot. Incorporation into the growth substrate: Mix Vidi [...] pellets and plant stem or rhizome If possible, work pellets into the top layer to promote the decomposition process If the soil is to be covered with plastic