• Blueberry

  citri ) is a common pest in blueberry. Beetles Pest beetles , such as the Black vine weevil ( Otiorhynchus sulcatus ) can cause damage by feeding on blueberry [...] montrouzieri ( Cryptobug , Cryptobug-L ), is a natural predator of mealybugs . Adults and larvae voraciously feed on all instars of mealybugs, significantly [...] the blueberry flowers' anthers. This mechanism is particularly important for blueberries, as their pollen is firmly attached and requires this buzzing action

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• Lettuce

  family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect

• Rhyzobug

  larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale insects. Visual effect Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular [...] beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and [...] be repeated until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your

• Thripex-Mini

  positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate [...] using Thripex and it is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to [...] a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Thripex Mini, please follow the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any

• Citripar

  tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Hang the tube on the crop using the label according to the instructions on the label. Hang the tube in a place [...] reach it. Leave the tube on the crop for at least two weeks. Carry out proper pest control. Dosage The dosage of Citripar depends on climate, crop and mealybug [...] The lowest temperature at which development can occur is 13°C/55°F; the highest temperature is 38°C/100°F. Combined use Should be combined with Cryptobug

• Feltiella acarisuga

  acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various [...] Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in a bottle [...] Spidend ). Open the bottle and position it straight in the crop (on the slab or directly on the ground). Make sure the bottle does not fall so that the pupae

• Red palm weevil

  cocoon is formed the larva enters a pre-pupal stage, its body contracts and it does not crawl any more. The future adult organs are well visible on the pupa [...] distribution through the Mediterranean since the 1980s. Damage symptoms It is very difficult to recognize the first signs of red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus [...] ranges from entirely orange-red to all black with all intermediates, depending on the number and size of black marks. Eggs are creamy white, shiny and oblong

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical [...] tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome [...] population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As already

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  sexual dimorphism: the female is about 1.5-2 mm in length and brown, with distinctive black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black [...] Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug [...] products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is most effective