• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  April 19, 2018

  to the consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors, ladybirds, butterflies [...] image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the path of research and science.’ [...] The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing

• Addit

  Improves the effect of Mycotal and entomopathogenic nematodes. Crops Do not use on kalanchoe plants. Mode of action Addit improves the spread of plant protection [...] according to the user instruction of that product. Dosage 125–250 ml per 100 litres of water (0.125-0.25%), depending on local registration. Compatibility [...] the chance that spores of the entomopathogenic fungus come in contact with the target pest. Addit also improves the spreading of entomopathogenic nematodes

• Aphidius matricariae

  for the distinction of the species are the fine stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae [...] is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be [...] advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use Aphidius matricariae

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] should be combined with Cryptobug or Cryptobug-L for effective control of the mealybugs . Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus

• Parasitoid wasps

  inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitoid wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific [...] beneficial insects, animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitoid wasps Using parasitoid wasps for pest control offers a range of benefits: Enhanced [...] small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis [...] material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted

• Feltiella acarisuga

  spots appear on the body. A fully grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and [...] acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various [...] until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

• Diglyphus isaea

  might be better to use Minusa . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after being parasitized, the leaf miner larva turns flaccid and brown. Older larvae of D. isaea [...] available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic

• Rye

  grown extensively as a grain as a cover crop and forage crop. Rye ( Secale cereale ) is a member of the wheat family, Triticeae , a close relative to the [...] flour to make rye bread, and is a component of beverages such a beer, certain whiskeys and vodka. It also used as animal fodder.

• Turnip

  The smaller, tender varieties of turnip are suitable for human consumption. The larger varieties usually serve as animal fodder. [...] turnip ( Brassica rapa subsp. rapa ) or white turnip can be categorized as a root vegetable. Turnips are usually produced for its white and bulbous taproot