Black bean aphid

Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous, and attacks a wide range of other crops. Damage symptoms [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

Long-tailed mealybug

places such as auxiliary buds and prefers a warm, humid environment. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the crop in various ways: Nymphs and females [...] ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable economic [...] instars which are at first kept beneath the body in a network of fine waxy threads. Over two or three weeks, a female produces 100-200 nymphs. In the summer

Bugs

bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield [...] control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and [...] yield loss. Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural

Thripor-L

material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population [...] site for a few hours after application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-L depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

Swirski Ulti-Mite

the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] and gradually disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Using their piercing mouthparts, they feed on prey by extracting its contents. The Ulti-Mite [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory

Cryptobug-L

Carrier Buckwheat hulls. Application Deploy material on rock wool slabs, or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez [...] until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug-L depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction

Swirski-Mite Plus

the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] Dosage The dosage of Swirski-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction

Rhyzobug

be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and [...] other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed

Gooseberry

are smaller than cultivated kinds, but do have a nice flavour. Nowadays, gooseberries are produced both on a commercial and domestic scale. [...] gooseberry bush grows up to 1,5 metres (5 feet) high and wide and its fruit, the berries, are mostly green, but there are also red (varying to purple), yellow and [...] About The gooseberry is belongs to the species of Ribes . The plant originates from Europe, Northwestern Africa, and West, South and Southeast Asia. The

Sportnem_leaflet_EN_A4_-_Koppert_20230441_-_DEF_LR.pdf

larvae feed on roots of grasses, cereals and many other crops. It takes three to four years for the larvae to fully develop. The adults feed on the leaves [...] twice; with 10 to 15 days interval. Applications in September/October or May/June depending on species. Apply on the turf with 800 to 1000 L of water [...] pests on sports fields Sportnem-T & Sportnem-H Koppert offers biological solutions based on entomopathogenic nematodes against the main pests on sports