• About Koppert

  Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, we explore [...] explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination , and

• Encarsia formosa

  transparent to brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the [...] e , widely recognized for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly populations in various agricultural and horticultural [...] chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, three larval instars, a

• Diglyphus isaea

  is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic [...] mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica [...] it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests:

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight [...] sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control The dosage of Citripar depends [...] effective control of the mealybugs . Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri The female Anagyrus vladimiri lays its eggs inside the body of the mealybug

• Aphidius matricariae

  is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural [...] optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations [...] interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius

• Feltiella acarisuga

  the presence of eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults of Feltiella acarisuga , growers can gauge the effectiveness of this biocontrol agent in managing spider [...] highly effective in the biological control of spider mites . This beneficial insect, native to Europe, preys on various spider mite species, in particular the [...] diameter of spider mite eggs and almost banana shaped. Larval Stage : The colour of the larva is usually orange but can vary according to the colour of prey

• Aphidius colemani

  effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological [...] this happens in less than half a second. Apart from the parasitization itself, the disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic [...] biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) Green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae)

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco [...] noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions and its efficiency in reducing whitefly infestations. Adults of this species do not feed on [...] the cards in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of Ercal or

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host feeding and parasitization in roughly equal measure. Life cycle and appearance of Aphelinus abdominalis [...] the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control of the following pests: Potato [...] wool slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin depends

• Spider mites and other mites

  Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites A [...] necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites