• Tomato looper

  tomato fruit, often in a bunch of ripening tomatoes, however, it can also be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale green body, with a dark brown ventral dorsal [...] The caterpillar passes through 6 instars. It has a green head capsule and a yellowish-green body with a clear yellow longitudinal stripe on either side [...] eat the entire leaf except for the midrib or other large veins. On tomatoes, the tomato looper ( Chrysodeixis chalcites ) can completely defoliate young

• Bumblebee pollination

  Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing [...] honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees [...] Ready for tomorrow’s challenges Pro-active research and collaboration with a number of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the

• Deltatrap

  Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where they can easily be inspected (e.g. along the centre aisle of the greenhouse) [...] Dosage Use two or four traps per hectare for every species of moth to be monitored Use one trap per 500 - 1000 m² for mealybug Combined use Use in combination [...] Use the Deltatrap for monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone

• Horiver Rollertrap

  For trapping whiteflies, thrips , leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation [...] cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod, or something similar [...] Rollertraps are at least at room temperature before placing them. The glue will be softer and the traps will unroll more easily. Application Place Rollertraps

• Picusan

  The Picusan trap needs to be used in combination with species-specific pheromone and/or kairomone. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone [...] place the kairomone in the white bucket of the trap Pheromone and kairomone can be used simultaneously Application Place Picusan traps on the ground at least [...] spaced at 100 metres) For protective pull strategy safety belt: install 12-16 traps per hectare along the perimeter of the field with a distance of 25 metres

• Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

  transparent top with a twist action lining up the slots Application Place traps 10 meters apart on a grass margin or headland of a field that was planted [...] just emerged or will emerge within 10 days are likely to be at risk Appropriate measures can then be taken to protect the crop Dosage Five traps per field [...] Pea and Bean Weevil Trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone which lures

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with [...] beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the next level Mexico is the leading exporter of several [...] (Catopar). For Adriana Ramirez, pest monitoring supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good

• Black currant

  About The black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) is a woody shrub and the plant is well known for its savory berries. It belongs to the family of Grossulariaceae [...] clusters of small and glossy black berries appear along the stems. These can be picked by hand or by machine. The berries are extremely rich in vitamin

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  mites even simpler for your employees Reduces labour by up to 80% in a single work session Different combinations of natural enemies can be released to control [...] enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, allowing application of predatory mites to the entire [...] pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  at least 16 o C, for a few hours a day. Aphiscout contains 5 selected parasites Five species in one application. Aphiscout contains a mix of five aphid [...] selective aphicide sprays. If required, a boost to the population of a specific aphid parasite can be achieved by introducing APHIPAR , APHIPAR-M , APHELIN [...] ent of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively, these effects can have a negative impact on strawberry plant