• Cabbage leafroller

  cabbage leafroller (Clepsis spectrana) is native to North-West Europe. It is a highly polyphagous species causing damage to field grown cabbage, apple, pear [...] flowers. It is these webs that cause the leaves to curl. Many of these webs are empty, and it is thought that the caterpillars probably make a series of [...] opening bud to the growing tip, while older caterpillars eat a hole in the shoot and hollow it out, causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die.

• Flies

  moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. [...] Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly [...] occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel

• Silver-Y moth

  the caterpillar is full-grown, it will form a greenish to black pupa, either in leaves which are woven together with silk threads, or in a suitable hiding [...] The moths can fly 2,000 to 2,500 km. In temperate climates, the species produces one to two overlapping generations, and it is the second generation that [...] eggs are a greyish white, suffused with a blue-grey in the middle and they have irregular surface ridging. The caterpillars have a small head that is grey-green

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result of its continuous product development. He thanked the multidisciplinary team for its consistent achievements. Game [...] from a plastic bottle to specially designed corrugated cardboard strips that form a natural habitat for the Mirical beneficial bugs , has created a highly [...] system that is much easier to use. The cardboard strips are fully compostable resulting in 99% less plastic. The cardboard corrugations provide a shelter for

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  work well on them, but it is very important to get them applied early on so they can establish. If you end up firefighting, it is too late.” As well as [...] chemical sprays. “ That’s useful to us as if we have a disease outbreak in a particular area it gives us the opportunity to see which chemicals will do the [...] dense population is very effective.” Because Floranova is only usually pollinating a few plants in a small area, it uses Koppert’s smallest size of Natupol

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  them. How Do They Work? After application, the nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural [...] research and field experience show that it is possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological [...] of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of Koppert’s dedication to research, the opportunities

• Vidi Terrum

  repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the product Always add Vidi Terrum to the irrigation [...] by drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Terrum does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation

• American serpentine leaf miner

  serpentine leaf miner (Liriomyza trifolii) eats its way outwards from its egg, so that its mines join to form small plates. In various other crops one finds [...] pepper, pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage [...] miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature

• Caterpillars

  cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where [...] cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More

• Vidi Parva

  irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the product Always add Vidi Parva to the irrigation [...] repeated once Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Compatibility [...] by drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Parva does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation