• Aphelinus abdominalis

  and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens to become a leathery, black mummy. The adult wasp appears through an irregularly [...] s The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin ). Release mummies near infested plants, because Aphelinus abdominalis is not very mobile Spread [...] Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  good. There is only a little damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every year to avoid pest invasion so it is fully included in the treatment [...] Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used for baby compotes [...] risk for users and the formulation is 100% biodegradable. It’s a natural, living solution with a long shelf life in the fridge,’ Michel concludes. ‘Yes

• Chrysoperla carnea

  Chrysoperla carnea , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs [...] carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F). It is most effective at 20-28°C (68-82°F) [...] sometimes appear in groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm long

• Orius insidiosus

  Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such [...] rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating [...] other small insects. Adult stage : Adult Orius insidiosus are small, elongated insects, about 2-3 millimeters in length. They have a black or dark brown

• FAQ Nematodes

  temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] reach their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill [...] conditions, a nematode can kill an insect in 24-48 hours. Under field conditions, a nematode will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus

• Cryptobug

  Downloads Trial results in grapes Application Deploy Cryptobug on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The [...] 2 /release. Releases should be made in infested areas only and repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation Cardboard

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil [...] throughout the growing cycle. There are many definitions that explain what Integrated Pest Management is. Most important is its aim: use biological control [...] complicated. The importance of a well balanced IPM program has become increasingly more importnat over the years. This is due in part because many large retail

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the [...] infestation. Trials in potted plants and other crops have demonstrated that Cryptobug-L is at least as effective as chemical treatments in dealing with mealybugs [...] above 16°C/60.8°F and in both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained [...] sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal, twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial [...] store a proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  be more nuanced in its approach to this by consulting with various stakeholders in the UK.’ Great Results in Canada Poinsettia growers in Canada are achieving [...] here in the Netherlands and other countries in Europe. The use of the flower in Christmas floral displays makes it a sustainable market, as Dutch growers [...] seventeen million Poinsettias a year. The total production in Europe is 100 million per year.’ Various Studies Richard is overseeing two tests at the farms