Cotton aphid

sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin

Natutec Airbug

device and extendable stick Belt with holder to carry handle Extension handle to adjust working height Batteries (12V) with charger Belt bag for the battery [...] holes to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released [...] lid Connect the tube to the blower and secure with a wing nut Place the fully charged battery in the belt bag Connect the cable to the battery Attach the

Sustainability

actively contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our sustainability vision also includes operational improvements with the aim to become carbon [...] workplace. We aim to integrate sustainability seamlessly into our business, recognizing it as an essential part of long-term success. To realize this vision [...] demonstrable, and transparent. Our commitment isn’t limited to our company alone; it extends to the broader influence on society. While our primary focus

Powdery mildew

and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening [...] very resistant to water so rain often limits the epidemics and spore dispersal by rain is negligible, since spores explode when in contact with water for no [...] appear on the upper side of the leaves. Many sweet pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It

Thrips

in length. They have a distinctive elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed with fine hairs. Color: Thrips can be a variety of colors [...] Thrips cause damage to the plant by piercing the cells of the surface tissue and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] hairs. How to prevent thrips Preventing a thrips infestation in your greenhouse crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it's important to maintain good

Deltatrap

combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths and mealybugs . Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action The Deltatrap needs to be used [...] glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number of eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. Presentation [...] trap with suspension hook and one sticky insert. Preparation Fold the trap into a triangle Place a sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky

Natutec Drone

mechanics needed to disperse different carrier materials, in combination with its knowledge of predatory mites and other insects, to make this advanced [...] ly, Koppert has partnered with UAV-IQ, which stands for “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Intelligence”, to be our chosen company to supply the most capable and [...] need to establish itself in the ecosystem and do its work in the crop Trained pilots - Koppert’s drone pilots are specifically trained to work with the

Operation Mealybug

waxy coating makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them. They can therefore survive [...] Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With their voracious appetites, they make short work of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best

Southern European marshland pyralid

caterpillars to inflict damage to the roots of crops cultivated in an ebb-and-flow irrigation system. The damage threshold varies considerably according to the [...] habit of the caterpillars of this species makes them very difficult to control with synthetic pesticides. Damage symptoms The caterpillars often stay in [...] Adults of the European pepper moth ( Duponchelia fovealis ) are light to dark brown with a clearly visible white crinkled line on the forewing. The end of

Bumblebee pollination

greenhouses, tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive [...] accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees, technically advanced hives, combined with our customized advice, deliver [...] compared to rival products because Koppert’s bumblebee colonies grow faster and last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save