• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  industry drivers which have led to growers and farmers wanting to explore the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to control insect pests in open [...] retailers to limit the number of pesticide residues on fresh produce crops. There has also been a push by some retailers, NGO’s, and legislators to enhance [...] also be increased financial pressure to manage public sector research and develop more cost-effective systems, leading to greater collaboration and accountability

• Blackcurrant aphid

  place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] currant plants. It does not induce a gall on blackcurrant. In June, it migrates to hemp nettle and other Lamiaceae where it curls and rolls the young leaves

• Shallot aphid

  place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] females of the shallot aphid are 1.1-2.2 mm long and shiny brownish green to dirty yellow. Their legs and antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the [...] are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate to another host plant for overwintering and there is no sexual stage in the life

• Rose aphid

  aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation to other rose plants and sometimes also to secondary hosts. Colonies are often present on rose bushes [...] place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] Wingless females of the rose aphid are 1.7-3.6 mm long and green or deep pink to red-brown. The antennae and sometimes the head is dark in colour. The siphunculi

• Geranium aphid

  formed from May onwards and are responsible for spreading the infestation to other strawberry plants. Acyrthosiphon malvae rogersii can spread strawberry [...] place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] malvae rogersii is holocyclic (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter) and monoecious (i.e. they do not change their host plant for

• Blueberry aphid

  place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] eggs produce wingless and winged parthenogenic females which then continue to produce females. The aphids are mainly found on young shoots. Peak aphid densities

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  Early detection through monitoring (starting in March) is now thought to be crucial to minimizing the impact of SWD on vulnerable crops. Continuous monitoring [...] build-up of the pest to damaging levels later in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures that there is ample time for control measures to be put in place [...] Koppert’s Drososan traps are easy to use and clean. They are durable and will last for several seasons. The flat base to the trap design aids stability during

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 6, 2023

  are confident this new branding supports us on our journey to increase our positive impact to the world.” New Features Beautiful photography, our new logo [...] branding is rooted in nature and matches our ambition. Our mission is to contribute to 100% sustainable agriculture by partnering with nature, supporting [...] protection . Always looking forward, we continuously work to improve and find new solutions and services to face current and future challenges. We are confident

• 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 [...] 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 [...] footprint. We encourage everyone to join us in taking action to create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

• Buckthorn-potato aphid

  place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching [...] females of the buckthorn- potato aphid are 1.1-2.4 mm long and bright pale green to yellowish green. The antenna are relatively short and barely exceed half the [...] aphids mainly feed on the underside of leaves of their summer hosts and start to reproduce parthenogenetically. Both wingless and winged forms are produced