• Orius laevigatus

  pests: Thrips The natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius laevigatus The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is [...] Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction [...] development (four per day on average). Adult females can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also cannibalistic. In pollen producing

• Spider mites and other mites

  as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control [...] pairs of legs. During this stage, the larvae start to feed on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the

• Aphidius ervi

  parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available at Koppert as Ervipar . Aphidius ervi products Ervipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp [...] introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] internal tissues. They use their mouthparts to puncture the aphid and consume its bodily fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on [...] Mathijssen, junior product manager. ‘We have looked at all the features on the hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light [...] in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing

• Predatory mites

  swift response is required due to a pest invading your crop, enabling you to introduce a substantial number of predatory mites at once. Examples of predatory [...] target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory [...] of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps [...] The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour [...] temperature for successful use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus is 15°C/59°F. How to use Stratiolaelaps scimitus The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus (

• Dacnusa sibirica

  wasp Dacnusa sibirica is available at Koppert as Minusa . Dacnusa sibirica products Minusa Expand all items How to use Dacnusa sibirica The parasitic wasp [...] 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At higher temperatures (>25°C/77°F) and/or higher [...] adult. In order to see the eggs and larvae of the endoparasitoid, the parasitized leaf miner larvae must be dissected; it is impossible to tell whether a

• Phytophthora blight

  very destructive organisms belonging to the Oomycetes and are therefore strictly speaking not fungi. They thrive at soil temperatures between 15 and 23 [...] Zoospores are spores with flagellae which enable them to move through water. Infection is usually from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also [...] wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal in the soil happens via water

• Aphidius colemani

  causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] enemy Aphidius colemani is available at Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic [...] introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Parasitoid wasps

  outbreaks of specific pest species. How do parasitoid wasps control pests? Parasitoid wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitisation and [...] body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitoid wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae begin to feed on the host pest [...] benefits: Enhanced crop protection : Parasitoid wasps are highly efficient at targeting specific pest insects. By introducing these beneficial insects,