• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  mite development together. There is a growing demand for controlling this devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof [...] solution. Fully Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil and is 100% industrial compostable. It satisfies the conditions of [...] Ulti-Mite Greater certainty for the biological control of spider mite – that is what you will achieve with Spical Ulti-Mite . This 100% industrial compostable

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  are positive. Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits [...] releasing they are not flying, is this normal? Adult Rhyzobius lophanthae do not fly immediately like other ladybirds, therefore it is normal if they just [...] cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  such as thrips , it is vital to work systematically. While a whole range of products is available to control thrips , not all products can be used together [...] Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range of products to help you tackle [...] For example, the simultaneous use of different species of predatory mites is not a good idea. Also, if chemicals are necessary, be sure to tailor them to

• Corn

  cooking practices. Nowadays, corn is extensively cultivated all over the world. When it comes to numbers and volumes; there is more maize produced every year [...] About Corn or maize ( Zea mays subsp. mays ), is a large grain plant that divided in six main types: flint corn, dent corn, popcorn, pod corn, sweet corn [...] corn and flour corn. Already about 10,000 years ago, corn was domesticated by the indigenous communities in Mexico and it still plays a main role in the

• Diglyphus isaea

  typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures [...] elongated shape, measuring 0.3 x 0.1 mm, and is transparent white in colour. It lies alongside the paralyzed leaf miner larva and is often difficult to spot [...] crawl back into the mine to pupate. There are three larval instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  This information is intended as an education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for [...] have stingers. This is also true with honeybees and wasps. Drones, which are the male bumblebees, cannot sting. Further, the stinger is mainly used as a weapon [...] provoking them or making them aggressive. First, it is important to be calm when working with bumblebees. Do not wave your arms at the bumblebees, bump the hive

• Feltiella acarisuga

  at least 3 times at weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite, Feltiella acarisuga is a good control agent. The adults are not predatory and only [...] Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  surface of the body there are pairs of dark dots. The dark head is also conspicuous, as are the four dark dots behind the head capsule. There are 4 pairs of [...] European marshland pyralid or European pepper moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is a polyphagous species feeding on a wide range of hosts from 38 plant families [...] males often being longer than that of females. Another distinctive feature is the triangle formed by the head and forewings. Moths mainly fly at night,

• Soybean

  or soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod [...] small bunches of three to five pods. Each pod measures between 3-8 centimetres long (1-3 inch) and contains two or four seeds that measure 5-11 mm in diameter [...] or brown, but also blue, yellow or green. When planting soybean plants, there is considerably more protein produced per acre than when planting other crops

• Whitefly

  that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological [...] whiteflies are usually white or pale yellow in color. This is due to the wax produced by the adults, which is covering their body and wings. Some species have dark [...] the growth is obstructed by the stiff hairs. As soon as the red eyes of the adult whitefly are visible in the fourth larval instar, the stage is referred