• Swirski-Mite Plus

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are [...] sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack

• Consumers

  Every day, Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make [...] used above ground and underground – have the potential to do incredible things. They combat diseases and pests, strengthen crops, and improve the absorption [...] predatory mites, bugs and beetles , gall midges, and lacewings. Visit our YouTube channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Natural pollination

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  are dispersed by rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by [...] which are first white and later turn brown. Only Rhizobium radiobacter causes galls and tumours on underground plant parts and on the crown. Furthermore [...] overgrow the substrate and in severe epidemics the drippers get clogged. In tomato, excessive vegetative growth occurs. Life cycle and appearance of Crazy

• Chrysopa-E

  Pests Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey [...] material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction [...] prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential materials: biological control products [...] water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable [...] markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team

• Green peach aphid

  Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from [...] important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering

• Casea

  can be used for the biological control of various insect pests in stone fruits, outdoor vegetables and urban trees. Pests Caterpillars (Lepidoptera): Armyworms [...] ciliata ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue [...] feed, develop, and reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the

• Onion fly

  results onion fly, bean seed fly and fusarium wilt Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly What is Onion fly [...] maggot, is a frequent pest that harms allium plants, including leek, garlic, and onion crops. It is a small fly, measuring between 5 and 7 mm long, with a [...] few control strategies that can be used to manage this pest. These include crop rotation, planting resistant varieties, using biocontrol agents, and applying

• Limonica

  Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in [...] tabaci ). Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 12,500; 25

• Swirski-Mite

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing [...] on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected [...] conditions Amblyseius swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius