• Broad mite

  emus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater [...] mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad [...] of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not used for walking. After moulting to the third larval stage the larvae stay in their

• Impatiens thrips

  greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also attacks sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplants

• Horiver Wetstick

  Wetstick per 2 to 20 m 2 For trapping Tuta absoluta use at least one Horiver Wetstick trap per 100 m 2 Combined use Yellow Horiver Wetstick can be used in c [...] Blue: thrips Black: Tuta absoluta Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene [...] areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants

• 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 [...] There will also be increased financial pressure to manage public sector research and develop more cost-effective systems, leading to greater collaboration [...] Decision makers will be pressured to understand and account for the scientific process as well as its outputs. More emphasis will thus be placed on generating

• Tutasan

  needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone which lures the male moths to the [...] by females who fail to mate. Presentation One trap. Preparation Place the pheromone dispenser in the green canister and attach it to the upper central part [...] part of the trap Fill the trap with water to the level indicated If possible connect the trap to a dripper and make sure the water drips properly into

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 [...] enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its

• Orius laevigatus

  Thripor-L depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips [...] development (four per day on average). Adult females can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also cannibalistic. In pollen producing [...] natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius laevigatus The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is available in a

• Picusan

  Crops Date palms and ornamental palms. Mode of action The Picusan trap needs to be used in combination with species-specific pheromone and/or kairomone. The [...] female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap, they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. This effectively reduces the reproductive potential [...] 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

• Natutec Drive

  When to use Natutec Drive? Use Natutec Drive to apply Koppert products evenly over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit [...] insects inside the drum, which can carry up to 30 liters of material. The Natutec Drive will rotate the drum to keep the beneficial insects homogeneously [...] unit with a patented release system to disperse material into an airstream for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable in

• Cutworms

  close to ground level. The larvae are yellowish when hatching with a dark head capsule and prothoracic shield, later they become earth-brown to dingy grey [...] fully grown. The caterpillars may be encountered in the soil in a characteristic, circular position. Pupa are brown to dark brown and 17-25 mm long. Females [...] eggs. There are six to seven larval stages. Pupation takes place in the ground. Depending on the temperature, the development from egg to adult takes about