Operation Mealybug

to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory [...] troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug has begun [...] affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower

Apple

is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years [...] The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most common cultivated species of

Mushroom

are also commercially available as growers and breeders search for new and unique tastes for the market. [...] farms. The most popular of these, Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments

Faba bean

horse bean, Windsor bean, pigeon bean and tick bean are all different names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and [...] Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant [...] a densely downy skin. Nowadays, modern varieties specifically cultivated for food production have pods which are 15-25 cm long and 2-3 cm thick. Each bean

The value of Koppert consultants

IPM experts who work for salary, not commission. Koppert partners with growers through regular on-site visits. We don't charge for these visits and we field

Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily. This strategy can be applied [...] change to the characteristic red-orange colour. Get in contact Recommended for you

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification and prompt action [...] detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for targeted control measures, reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. This not only reduces costs [...] scout observations by mobile phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with

Chrysanthemum

Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation and production. The current, commercially cultivated [...] consists of many hybrids and an extensive range of cultivars that are produced for commercial, horticultural purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific hot spots. The Airbug’s special fan, in combination [...] beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution of natural enemies. This uniform distribution [...] enemies resulting in the continuous efficiency of an integrated system Safe for natural enemies; no damage and proven low mortality due to the unique design

Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

Remijn, recognizing the need for effective pest control, turned to Koppert's beneficial nematodes, a solution approved for organic farming. Witnessing the [...] beneficial nematodes offer an effective and environmentally friendly solution for biological pest control of bean seed flies , leaving natural enemies unharmed [...] offer a strategic advantage in the control of bean seed fly. They search for and penetrate Delia platura larvae and release symbiotic bacteria into its