• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  agroforestry projects in Kenya and Uganda and sustainable disease control in tomato in India. The Koppert Foundation was also active in education projects [...] ambassadors of environmentally friendly ways of growing healthy food.’ An overview of the projects funded can be found in the 2023 Annual Report of the Koppert [...] practices and education. 2023 Project Highlights Geographically, Africa received most of the funding, with 9 projects, followed by Europe, Asia, and South

• Black tea thrips

  is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics; it also occurs in greenhouses of temperate areas, is highly polyphagous, and has been recorded from [...] turn yellow and drop. In addition, leaves are covered with small droplets of black excrement from the thrips. Life cycle and appearance of Black tea thrips [...] mating, and males are rare. The adults are poor fliers and tend to remain in the shaded areas on the plant. The eggs are white and banana-shaped and are inserted

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  Natutec technology. Endorsed by Koppert Natutec is a product brand of Koppert. We specialize in the production and supply of biological control products [...] needs of your operations, particularly the surface area and layout of your growing environment. Select the system that best suits your operations and maximize [...] natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable agriculture. With decades of expertise and a deep commitment to innovation

• Yellow rose aphid

  cycle and appearance of Yellow rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] new generation of females) and generally found only on cultivated roses and strawberries, in glasshouses in northern Europe or outdoors in warmer climates [...] probably of North American origin but is now widely distributed in Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia and South America. It attacks plants of the family

• Radish

  was already domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. Radish comes in several varieties that all vary in flavour, colour, size and time it takes to mature [...] that are produced by the plant, namely glucosinolate, myrosinase, and isothiocyanate. Radish is now produced and consumed in all parts of the world. The seeds [...] used to produce oil. Other varieties are developed for sprouting and their roots and leaves are consumed either cooked or cold.

• Encarsia formosa

  transparent to brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the [...] recognized for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings [...] balance and reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages:

• Lyprauta

  Lyprauta The adults of the three species can be distinguished by the wing pattern of adults. Adults of P. trinidadensis have a variation of dark-coloured markings [...] yellow and embedded in a dense web. Adult flies are long and slender and have a dark brown head with short antennae. The thorax is brownish-yellow and the [...] reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta

• Oleander aphid

  similar to apterae in appearance except that they are smaller. Size ranges from 1.5 to 2.6 mm in length. Females are viviparous and parthenogenetic, meaning [...] common pest of several important ornamental plants in the families Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. It is commonly found feeding on oleander and milkweeds [...] an, and can be found in tropical to warm temperate regions throughout the world. It probably originated in the Mediterranean region, the origin of its

• Codling moth

  caterpillars of the last generation overwinter and pupate in spring. Larvae still in the apples at harvest can often be found in cracks in apple boxes or [...] is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms After [...] entry hole can be seen and is usually plugged by dry frass. The larva then burrows towards the core and eats a large proportion of the flesh, leaving behind

• Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant

  fruit crops. Mode of action Flies are attracted by the luring substance and enter the trap. Once inside, they cannot escape and drown in the luring substance [...] In combination with a Drososan trap, monitoring and trapping of Drosophila suzukii in various fruit crops. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii) [...] package for expiry date. Storage temperature 2-30°C/36-86°F. Storage conditions Store in sealed package out of sunlight. Recommended for you Protected vegetables