• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  on fragaefolii ) is a threat, due to its ability to transmit several economically important persistent and semi-persistent viruses To prevent the development [...] biological or selective aphicide sprays. If required, a boost to the population of a specific aphid parasite can be achieved by introducing APHIPAR , APHIPAR-M [...] APHIPAR-M , APHELIN , or ERVIPAR . If aphid colonies are detected during weekly crop scouting sessions, it may be necessary to supplement the programme with

• Apple

  the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common [...] exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have a yellowish-white [...] 500 known varieties of apples are being cultivated, each with their own characteristics. Ripe apples usually have a red, yellow, green, pink, or russetted

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  expense. It is possible for you to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with a better return on investment. Chrysopa-E is also [...] mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has [...] product is supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain

• 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, [...] are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  experience A healthy future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable [...] future generations makes it even more challenging. You are not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the [...] that help you grow a resilient crop, now and in the future. Our product portfolio and holistic approach to crop health and resilience is unique; it offers

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  integrated pest management tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the [...] using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry [...] ly strict. Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects

• Natupol Excel

  the day of arrival. If necessary hives can be stored for maximum 1 day. Storage temperature 15–25°C. Storage conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated e [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer [...] One large colony of bumblebees including a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Application Place the hive on a horizontal platform (avoid inclination

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate [...] extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed, the occurrence [...] exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other

• Feltiella acarisuga

  acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in a bottle ( Spidend [...] . Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor [...] grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates within it. By closely monitoring

• Steinernema feltiae

  kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally [...] ​​​​Nematodes can be applied using an airblast sprayer, a vehicle-mounted spray unit, a backpack sprayer or through a sprinkler system To avoid blockage, [...] should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least