• Natupol Excel

  hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning [...] conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental [...] conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of direct sunlight. Hygiene Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another Remove bumblebee

• Natupol

  hours light) position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning [...] conditions. Always consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Environmental [...] conditions Keep hives in a well ventilated environment, out of direct sunlight. Hygiene Never move a hive from one greenhouse to another Remove bumblebee

• Shore fly

  egg, three larval instars, a pupa and the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent white. Second instar [...] their body is cylindrical. The larvae are found in the top layer of damp soil, where they also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about 4 to 5 mm long [...] on green algae. However, they can transmit plant diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or

• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  together to celebrate Earth Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability. It's a time to reflect on [...] planet and to take action to protect it for future generations. At Koppert, we believe that caring for the earth is not just a responsibility, but a way of [...] from air shipping to road/boat transportation of 102 shipping containers. The post-pandemic era has highlighted how crucial it is to protect working e

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  Spidex Vital ® has only been on the market for a short period, but already its performance is striking a chord with growers, and there are strong indications [...] rather than red. “It was important to communicate this fundamental difference to the market when we launched the product last month, in order to allay unnecessary [...] leaflet to our UK customers,” commented Steve Usher, Technical Consultant for the North. Remarkably, it only requires a white P. persimils to feed on spider

• Ervipar

  infestation is expected. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on [...] develop inside the aphid, which converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies

• Apple scab

  fall off prematurely. The plants’ defence mechanism is to produce corky rings around the lesions to prevent further invasion of tissue by the fungus. Late [...] infection. Conidia also need water for germination. How to prevent Apple scab Use resistant cultivars Prune to ensure good air circulation, this decreases the [...] they become wet. The ascospores are wind-dispersed to the fruit trees and will germinate if free water is available. They infect the plant by direct penetration

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  . Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive effect, it’s a 100% natural and it helps preserve biodiversity.’ [...] casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective [...] cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak

• Leaf miners

  are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies whose larvae [...] cycle of leaf miners Leaf miner control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our leaf miner control products in action. More [...] open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological control

• Beetles

  feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops [...] species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in [...] well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult