• Vine mealybug

  extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect [...] The vine mealybug causes direct and indirect damage. If the population is high, whole bunches of grapes can be colonized. The taste can also be affected

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult [...] Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of Ercal or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be [...] Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Eretmocerus

• Greenhouse whitefly

  ) originally comes from tropical and subtropical America, probably Brazil or Mexico. Hundreds of plant species from different families serve as suitable [...] for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger

• Chrysoperla carnea

  d, and usually laid individually or in small clusters on plant foliage or near prey habitats. They are pale green or white in color and are attached to [...] easily observed and are mainly active at night, sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from [...] dorsal stripes that become broader towards the rear. Two chocolate-brown, or red-brown, bands run over the body. Pupal stage: The pupae of the Chrysoperla

• Spider mites and other mites

  of spider mite damage include yellowing or browning of leaves, stippling or mottling of leaves (small white or yellow spots), and webbing on leaves and [...] by plant mites can result in discolored or speckled leaves, stunted growth, and in severe cases, leaf drop or death of the plant. Damage symptoms are important [...] and stems. The leaves may also become distorted or curled, and the plant may appear stunted or have reduced growth. In severe cases, the leaves may drop

• Blueberry

  infection. Bumblebees are highly efficient pollinators of blueberry crops. They contribute significantly to the successful production of high-quality blueberries [...] Aphis gossypii ), Blueberry aphid ( Ericaphis scammeli ) and Green peach aphid or Tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae ). Fruit flies Fruit flies pose a threat to [...] closely observing plants for signs of pest activity, such as leaf damage, or the presence of insects. Trapping systems, such as sticky traps (Horiver,

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  widely used, infestations often just ‘blow’ in. This occurs in countries with high tech greenhouses too, particularly when the windows are open during warmer [...] contrast, the life of the greenhouse whitefly is relatively short in very high temperatures. Spread over the plant In contrast to the greenhouse whitefly [...] underside of the leaves, just the same. Adult insects can spread by flying or simply on the wind. While the greenhouse whitefly prefers temperatures to

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  accuracy and efficacy. Previously, these living organisms were dispersed manually or from moving vehicles – a method that is labor-intensive and prone to human [...] disperses beneficial insects over 20 acres in the space of an hour. The high-tech release system was designed and developed in-house by Koppert’s Technical [...] Vehicle Intelligence”, to be our chosen company to supply the most capable and highly skilled drone pilots. UAV-IQ is an agricultural technology (“AgTech”) company

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  they can’t see so they have one job: to eat mealybugs right away. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. You can watch them clean up a plant in as little as 15 minutes [...] prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These spores lie in wait and are highly infectious on any mealybugs that get too close. There is no such thing as [...] suppression. Work with your Koppert consultant to dial in a cost-efficient, highly effective solution tailored to your specific crop, for the long haul. Connect

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  in soil condition caused by its improper use or poor management, usually for agricultural, industrial or urban purposes, that now poses a serious environmental [...] such as nematodes, bacteria and fungi and macroorganisms like insects, mites or earthworms, to name but a few. A teaspoon of topsoil typically contains a [...] with other soil components. Soil is vital for life on earth. It regulates water regimes, carbon emission, ensures the nutrient uptake of plants, enhancing