• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  Airobug 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 [...] 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 [...] nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the path of research and science

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control of the following pests: Potato [...] soon after 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 [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The

• Ephedrus cerasicola

  Mummies of Ephedrus cerasicola are quite tolerant of low temperatures. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Ephedrus cerasicola Development from egg to adult [...] control of aphids in agricultural and horticultural settings. Ephedrus cerasicola is used for the control of the following pests: Wide range of aphids The [...] appearance of Ephedrus cerasicola Adult parasitic wasps of Ephedrus cerasicola are black, approx. 4-5 mm in length. The parasitic wasp lays an egg inside the

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico. Thanks to the results of tests and field

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 5, 2019

  concentration of 0.1% (1 g/l), with a maximum permitted individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water After dose of 2kg/ha Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant [...] muscarium and is used for the control of the glasshouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel [...] droplet size range of 50-100 µm; angle spray nozzles to achieve good penetration of the canopy Environmental conditions: the development of Mycotal is favoured

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. Everything’s just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger

• Aphidius matricariae

  cycle and appearance of Aphidius matricariae Adults are 3-4 mm golden brown wasps with long antennae. Characteristic for the distinction of the species are [...] are the fine stripes on side parts of the wasp waist. Aphidius matricariae is specific to aphids of the family Aphididae. Most species belong to the genera [...] Ovatus, Rhopalosiphum and Sitobion . The biology of Aphidius matricariae closely resembles that of Aphidius colemani .

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] building populations through faster growth, with increased egg laying capacity and proof of predation. Once the predatory mite has consumed several spider [...] mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition

• Beneficial microorganisms

  providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial microbes are the fungi Akanthomyces muscarius , Beauveria bassiana [...] which can be released into the environment to infect other pests. Advantages of microorganisms in agriculture No harmful residue Unlike chemical pesticides [...] Beneficial microorganisms are specific to their target pests, like aphids , whitefly and thrips , minimizing harm to beneficial insects, and other non-target

• Aphidius ervi

  ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic [...] aggressive and can even pursue the aphid to parasitize. Because of this, the disturbance of aphid colonies can have a serious impact. The aphids can be spread