• Aphidius matricariae

  and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural [...] available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction [...] optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations

• Leek

  Protection in Leek: Thrips Control & Healthy Roots About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, [...] blanched by putting soil around it (so-called ‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather [...] permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested

• Koppert One

  - Digital platform for biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop [...] protection . By combining expert knowledge, smart tools, and real-time data, it empowers growers to make faster, more confident decisions. With integrated [...] Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when conditions are right for foliar nematode

• Aphidius colemani

  for its effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the [...] available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction [...] appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development

• Tomato leafminer

  place in the soil or on the surface of a leaf, in a curled leaf or in a mine. If they leave the mines they build silk cocoons on the leaflets or in the soil [...] to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous [...] done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta) are the blotch-shaped mines in the leaves. Caterpillars prefer leaves and stems, but they may also occur

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Spread material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes (Dibox) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage [...] will examine it briefly with the tips of the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen [...] feeding plays an important role in reducing pest numbers, with the adult wasp piercing the aphid with her ovipositor, and sucking it empty without laying an egg

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  through a round hole at the rear of the mummy. In practice, mummies are often found on the plant, but also in hidden places such as on ropes, under the rims [...] subfamily Aphidiinae. This natural enemy is used for the control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the [...] range of aphids The parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola is available at Koppert in Aphiscout . Aphiscout consists of Aphidius colemani , Aphidius ervi , Aphelinus

• Brown soft scale

  soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum [...] Females reproduce parthenogenetically (without mating). It may appear that they bear live young, but in fact the first instar nymph emerges from the egg under [...] is often attended by ants. The ants will clean and protect the coccids and in turn benefit from a rich food source. The honeydew also quickly becomes infected

• Plum

  is a drupe, so its firm and juicy flesh contains one single, hard seed. The plum is usually not too big (between 1-3 inch diameter) and its shape is globose [...] belongs to the subgenus Prunus as well as the genus Prunus . This fruit comes in many species, and taxonomists cannot agree on how many exactly. Depending

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply, mainly adult females will leave the prey patch in search of [...] mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory [...] first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can