• Cabbage moth

  the middle. Head and thorax are grey-brown with white spots, and the abdomen is a pale, greyish brown. The moth flies only at dawn and dusk, hiding in the [...] them crops such as sweet pepper, tomato, strawberry, lettuce, beetroot, onion, rhubarb as well as chrysanthemum and carnation. It is a species found in Europe [...] producing skeletonized leaves, holes and frass on leaves. The caterpillars destroy large numbers of leaves and their frass accumulates in the heart of

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  in the design and manufacture of the Natutec Drive from the beginning, and I am looking forward to seeing this in practise on strawberry farms throughout [...] demonstrated an outstanding level of innovation and prowess in the development of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive [...] bly one of Koppert’s most advanced and sophisticated mechanical application devices yet. It has been developed and extensively trialed over the last three

• Tobacco whitefly

  whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted [...] high level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco whitefly The tobacco [...] egg, first, second, third and fourth larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found

• Tomato looper

  It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The larva is highly polyphagous and feeds on plants of [...] cauliflower, corn, crucifer, soybean, potato, strawberry, banana, sweet pepper and tomato but also chrysanthemum and geranium. An annual migrant from southern [...] brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume is characteristically distinct. The antennae are long and thin. The eggs are white

• Beetles

  damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing tips and roots or chew and bore into stems [...] serious damage in many greenhouse and field crops by feeding on leaves, roots, or fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control [...] traps Beneficial nematodes actively seek out and eliminate beetle larvae in the soil, while traps help monitor and reduce adult beetle populations. With Koppert’s

• Grey mould

  the stem, so the part of the plant above the lesion wilts and dies. In vegetables and strawberry, grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea [...] infected after abortion and then provide a large amount of inoculum Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the [...] environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the soil. Damage symptoms

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  including thrips (both first and second instar larvae), whitefly eggs and nymphs, and, to some extent, spider mites . Its versatility and high predation rate make [...] range, allowing winter and summer introduction. High reproductive capacity and fast population build-up. Strong mobility and adaptability in covered crops [...] different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish quickly and target both first and second instar

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  both locally and abroad. This is very important when growers start out and our consultants play a vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making [...] vegetables and ornamentals . Our consultants are at hand to let individual growers and companies know when to introduce our beneficial organisms and in what [...] what numbers. ‘We really understand our beneficial insects and mites and how they work, and we have the advantage of producing the best quality on the market

• Natupol Trio

  both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will reach its maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity [...] visible (entrance and exit). Do not remove the small grey door under the lid Pollination performance and duration varies per crop and depends on environmental [...] activity. Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of pollen. Presentation One hive containing 3 separate extra large

• Flies

  in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect crop hygiene. Their larvae can damage roots and growing media [...] maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce both larval and adult populations: [...] traps, lures, and attractants Insect traps Sticky traps Beneficial nematodes and predatory mites target fly larvae in the soil, while traps and attractants