• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in [...] parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug [...] common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri

• Encarsia formosa

  En-Strip . Encarsia formosa products En-Strip Enermix Expand all items How to use Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa is available on cardboard [...] control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  consumer zero residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial [...] fungi that considerably reduce their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal has carried out [...] introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative [...] necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation [...] caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April, we started using nematodes at locations with significant contact options

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When [...] Reduction of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods, we have been able to significantly reduce the amount of chemicals used in our greenhouses. Società [...] beneficials, we decided to use the nematode Steinernema feltiae in the spring of 2020. The results were good and there was no residue.’ Using nematodes systemically

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  have led to a number of issues for pollinating bees and bumblebees: ‘Of course, growers want to limit their rising energy bills, but they need to be cautious [...] the four to six weeks before the shortest day of the year (December 21), and the four to six weeks that follow it when the winter weather leads to the least [...] before sunset) to ensure that flowers are open for at least two hour periods during favourable conditions. Attention also needs to be given to the type of

• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps and beneficial nematodes are examples of beneficial organisms used for biological [...] might be necessary. IPM advocates for the use of the least toxic options available. This approach minimises harm to non-target species and the environment

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  tall to prostrate, with open or tightly closed canopies, and with and without leaf hairs. “For the protection of tall open canopies we like to use the Spidex [...] attached from the plant’s petiole using the sachet’s hook. Once in position, a small incision to the sachet allows the predators to escape over the ensuing 7-10 [...] of a diverse range of plants often leads to a much wider range of pests that require a mix of ICM solutions to keep pests below population thresholds at

• Diglyphus isaea

  Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle [...] control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator [...] for both plant and pollinator. The White Paper also provides a useful ‘summary of actions to protect both plants and pollinators in high temperatures ’ [...] temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions