• Anagyrus vladimiri

  January 1, 1970

  female is about 1.5-2 mm in length and brown, with distinctive black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black in colour. Anagyrus vladimiri [...] vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct [...] direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control The dosage of Citripar

• Adalia bipunctata

  January 1, 1970

  designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia ). Open [...] beetle is known for its efficiency in capturing aphids, often consuming numerous individuals within a short span of time. This ladybird species consumes aphids [...] bipunctata eggs are very small, elongated, and yellowish orange in color. They are typically laid in clusters on the undersides of leaves near prey concentrations

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  January 1, 1970

  and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions [...] beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for [...] eremicus is available on cardboard strips as single species ( Ercal ) and in combination with Encarsia formosa ( Enermix ). Open package carefully inside

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and [...] out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling with persistent spider

• Leaf miners

  January 1, 1970

  cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants [...] while beneficial nematodes target pupae in the soil. Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate

• Predatory insects

  January 1, 1970

  these pests. Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have [...] various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species of lacewings, but they share common traits in their feeding habits. Lacewing [...] resistance to over time, predatory insects provide a dynamic and evolving solution. This helps minimise the development of resistance in pest populations

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  January 1, 1970

  1-metre tall cucumber plants. 2 rows of 6 plants each, placed in a walk-in cage. The last 2 plants in each row were infested with 50 mobile spider mites (red [...] mites in the field to develop the eggs. Because they start depositing eggs directly, they have an improved ability to lay more eggs in the same time frame [...] distance. A more diverse population composition is present in a bottle of Spidex Vital, so when applied in hotspots, the adults are followed up by the growing

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  January 1, 1970

  is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management [...] management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural settings. The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  White Paper on Plant-pollinator interactions in high temperatures – written in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points [...] pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete [...] White Paper written on this subject in collaboration with horticultural consultant Godfrey Dol is now available in a variety of languages. Download the

• Dacnusa sibirica

  January 1, 1970

  particularly in the control of leaf miners of the genus Liriomyza . The species is native to Europe and can appear spontaneously in greenhouses in all seasons [...] Dacnusa sibirica is available in a bottle ( Minusa ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of [...] mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals