• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second instar larvae), whitefly eggs and nymphs, and, to some extent, spider mites [...] allowing winter and summer introduction. High reproductive capacity and fast population build-up. Strong mobility and adaptability in covered crops. These [...] that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that the hatching rate of Limonica eggs is low in hot, dry conditions or when humidity drops below

• Cryptobug

  hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] made in infested areas only and repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Spical-Plus

  species. 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 [...] damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spical-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] y or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should

• Thripor-L

  mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin behind in its original form. Pack size 500; 2,000 adults and nymphs. Presentation 100 [...] Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction [...] after application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-L depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

• Cut flowers

  method and substrate differ greatly. Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are [...] small compact shrubs. In recent decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a [...] originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae, the narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall [...] available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants [...] scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density

• Aphidius matricariae

  are the fine stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera [...] most effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). The effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Aphidius [...] cycle and appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species

• Rhyzobug

  Buckwheat hulls. Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away [...] aurantii, Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual [...] after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• Minusa

  between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always [...] spp.). Mode of action The adult female parasitic wasps of Dacnusa sibirica preferably lay their eggs inside first and second instars of the leaf miner larva [...] larva. The parasitic wasps develop inside the leaf miner pupa. The adult wasp will emerge from the pupa. Visual effect It is not possible to see on the outside

• Spidend

  Pack size 250 pupae. Presentation 550 ml plastic cup. Carrier Wood wool and dried cucumber leaves. Application Make a hole in the lid and place the cup on [...] on the rock wool slab or directly on the soil Protect against direct sunlight and water Leave the cup in place for at least two weeks Dosage The dosage [...] achieved in a humid environment (>80% relative humidity) and at temperatures between 20 and 27°C (68 and 81°F). Combined use Should be used in combination