• Protected vegetables

  dependency: IPM reduces the need for chemical pesticides, minimising the risk of harmful residues on vegetables. This is crucial for meeting stringent food safety [...] standards and consumer demand for pesticide-free produce. Cost-effective: Implementing IPM can result in improved profitability for growers. By using targeted [...] yield: IPM practices, such as regular scouting for pests and diseases, help identify issues early, allowing for timely interventions and preserving crop quality

• Leaf miners

  patterns cause visible leaf damage, lower crop quality and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect [...] activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can keep infestations under control, maintain [...] maintain crop quality and support sustainable crop production. Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong

• Strawberry aphid

  aphid, Chaetosiphon fragaefolii , has a cosmopolitan distribution and is the most important aphid pest of strawberries. It can cause direct damage by feeding [...] transmits viruses. Damage symptoms Chaetosiphon fragaefolii is one of the most serious pests affecting strawberry plants. Direct damage is caused by the [...] aphid is an important vector of several plant viruses affecting strawberries. Life cycle and appearance of Strawberry aphid Aphids moult four times before reaching

• Goat moth

  General The goat moth ( Cossus cossus ), is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit trees [...] trees. The larvae emit an unpleasant goat-like smell. Trees eventually die. Life cycle and appearance of Goat moth The wingspan of the adults is 70-100 mm; [...] the sap wood. Development takes 3 or 4 years. The larvae feed on the wood most of the time hibernating in their galleries during the winter months. Pupation

• Mealybugs and scales

  render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales feed mostly on leaves and twigs, causing [...] detection and population monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for mealybugs and scales, professional growers can achieve effective pest management [...] management, protect crop quality, and promote sustainable production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  ensures that there is ample time for control measures to be put in place, before egg-laying commences as the crops reach the most vulnerable stages of attack [...] week, recording SWD numbers if required, and replenish/change the attractant every two weeks for best effect Fruit fly attractant Based on apple cider vinegar [...] 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 inspection

• Carnation tortrix

  particularly in Israel, Italy, France and Spain. In greenhouses, it is most notable for the damage it inflicts on carnations and strawberries. Damage symptoms [...] less serious. Life cycle and appearance of Carnation tortrix Male carnation leafrollers are good fliers and are active diurnally, unlike most leafrollers [...] that the moths of the species are easy to recognize. This colour pattern is most easily observed in the males during flight, and ads in distinguishing the

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  introduce, and safe for our nursery operatives. With Koppert’s technical advice and support, we are in safe hands, and well-prepared for tomorrow’s crop [...] relocated to their new 30 acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most esteemed nursery stock suppliers in the UK and Europe. They embarked on a [...] diminishing the use of chemical pesticides and using biological methods for the control of pests and diseases.” Biocontrol plays a pivotal role in New

• Predatory mites

  Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Our global resellers Predatory mite life cycle and appearance The life cycle of predatory [...] mites at every stage of their life cycle. Predatory mites for thrips Several predatory mite species are commonly used for the control of thrips. Neoseiulus [...] generalist predatory mites which are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are highly

• Onion thrips

  (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly along the main leaf veins, with most damage evident where these veins join. Fruit damage, for instance in cucumber, only [...] has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops