• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  plants as they are on site for a longer period of time; it’s not just a case of getting them to flower and then getting them out of the door” explains Product [...] the traps into four and use a piece of trap in every-one as physically catching the pests can be one of the best ways to get rid of the problem,” says Peter [...] negative effects on the beneficial insects, Peter also makes use of Koppert’s side effects app which shows the potential effects and persistency of chemical

• Koppert One

  side effects on beneficial insects and pollinators Pesticides can impact natural enemies and pollinators in multiple ways. Koppert One Side Effects gives [...] reliable insights into both direct and indirect effects, from mortality and disrupted development to reduced fertility and repellent behavior. Powered by data [...] performance, and achieve more sustainable and profitable results. Go to web app Apply nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break

• Chrysoperla carnea

  nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green [...] available at Koppert as Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E . Best conditions for use of Chrysoperla carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including [...] , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family

• Geranium aphid

  Life cycle and appearance of Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] General Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii is a pest of strawberry that is widely distributed in northern and western Europe. Damage symptoms Wingless aphids [...] formed from May onwards and are responsible for spreading the infestation to other strawberry plants. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii can spread strawberry mottle

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in [...] the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey [...] damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Swirski Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Blackcurrant aphid

  appearance of Blackcurrant aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] amounts of sticky honeydew on which black sooty mould fungi grow. Leaves and fruit quickly turn black and fruit can become unmarketable. Life cycle and appearance [...] , attacks black currant and also red current. It is widespread throughout Europe and also present in the Russian Far East and North America. Damage symptoms

• Fly pollination

  insects can pollinate a wide range of plants, making them valuable in diverse agricultural settings. From fruits and vegetables to nuts and grains and ornamental [...] flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] diversity and reproductive success of various plant species. Why are flies good pollinators? Lucilia sericata flies are effective pollinators and are used

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining [...] What can we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy soils in which healthy crops and biodiversity can thrive. We do [...] promote soil health and a resilient root system. We also provide biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does

• Macrolophus pygmaeus

  problems include a shortage of prey, a high population of bugs (more than 100-150 per plant), and a weak crop. More delicate types of tomato are more susceptible [...] Consumption of plant sap, however, can cause damage to crops such as certain varieties of tomato, and gerbera. Conditions that promote the onset of such problems [...] antennal segment is black, and a black stripe runs behind the eyes. The first part of the forewings is a transparent, soft green with a small black spot in the

• Sportnem-T

  Application Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray [...] range of temperature and humidity, as described above Side Effects & Compatibility Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general [...] Sportnem-T can be used for biological control of crane fly larvae, Noctuids and caterpillars in lawns. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Pests