• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are only one link in the lifecycle from egg to butterfly, at that stage, they become as [...] characteristic shape, color, and pattern. The number of eggs also varies: one species lays dozens, the other thousands. Phase 2: from egg to caterpillar [...] This process lasts about ten to twenty minutes. The wings will harden after one to two hours, after which the butterfly can fly away into the big, wide world

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  existing control products for aphids ( parasitic wasps ) often tackle only one specific aphid species, while Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids, mealybugs [...] menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has conducted tests in various crops with good results. Extreme number of

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . But there is one crop where the swirskii mite does not feel at home: tomatoes . Swirski-Mite [...] is anything but shy and is therefore suitable for many crops. But there is one important exception: swirskii will have nothing to do with tomatoes. This [...] tomato growers must use larger natural enemies against whitefly and thrips – ones that can literally fly or step over those hairs – such as parasitic wasps

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation for today’s Koppert. Now Koppert’s third generation is introducing this valuable legacy of knowledge [...] fruits Soft fruits Stone fruits & nuts Potatoes & outdoor vegetables Contact one of our experts How do nematodes work? After application, the nematodes set [...] with respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging. Koppert is committed to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business

• Deltatrap

  eggs laid by females as they fail to mate. Presentation One trap with suspension hook and one sticky insert. Preparation Fold the trap into a triangle [...] two or four traps per hectare for every species of moth to be monitored Use one trap per 500 - 1000 m² for mealybug Combined use Use in combination with

• Whitefly

  control. Sticky traps help monitor and capture adult whiteflies. With Koppert’s biological solutions for whitefly, professional growers can maintain effective [...] leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit plant viruses from one plant to another. Recognize whitefly Whiteflies can be identified by the following [...] second and third larval stages, both the legs and the antennae are reduced to one or two segments and are no longer visible. In the fourth larval stage, the

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  Koppert's bumblebees ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the r [...] Position the hive in the crop immediately after delivery, or a maximum of one day later, to allow the bumblebees to gather food. Position the hives evenly

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known of these crops, but [...] predatory bugs and gall midges. What's right for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and

• Corn earworm

  development. Damage symptoms The female lays small quantities of eggs, between one and three, in the hairs of green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs [...] the cob. During the third instar, the larvae turn cannibalistic, with only one caterpillar surviving, which will start to feed again on the tip of the cob [...] the ground to bury itself around 10-12 cm deep. This prepupal stage takes one to two days. It then pupates for ten to fourteen days, or three to five months

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