• Caterpillars

  damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many [...] underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where the epidermis of the upper leaf surface remains undamaged. Young caterpillars are often found in groups [...] control of caterpillars Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops

• Coleobug

  predatory beetle that feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence of prey and remain [...] Crops Coleobug can be used on a wide variety of crops thanks to its adaptability and generalist diet. Mode of action Both larvae and adults actively explore [...] Appearence Coleobug has a distinctive and easily recognizable appearance among lady beetles . Adults are 4–7 mm long and have a bright pink or reddish-pink

• Capsanem

  range of temperature and humidity, as described above Side Effects & Compatibility Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general [...] Capsanem can be used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem [...] million - 2 sachets of 25 million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage

• Fusarium spp.

  is a complex of many species, who collectively have a very broad host range. F. solani causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the [...] Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a. F. sulphureum ) causes dry rot of potato. The rot is dark and wet at first. The lesions are irregular and sharp-edged. In cavities

• Whitefly

  settings and in agricultural fields. They feed on the sap of plants, which can cause damage to the leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit [...] healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different [...] Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants

• Vine mealybug

  growth and causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore [...] The body is covered with a fine waxy material and have 18 pairs of wax rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer 'tail filaments' that project [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced

• Atheta

  (Ephydridae) Unit of Packaging Pack size: 1 L tube with 1,000 rove beetles and a 5 L bucket with 5,000 rove beetles. Both packs use peat as a medium. When [...] climate conditions and the level of infestation. To ensure a correct approach, please consult a Koppert specialist or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] trademark ‘upward curving’ of their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and are capable of flight when needed

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  defoliation and the dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide [...] Mealybugs and scales Hemiptera Koppert is introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armored [...] We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube

• Thrips parvispinus

  crucial for early detection and effective pest management. Deformation of young shoots and leaves One of the earliest signs of a Thrips parvispinus infestation [...] known as tobacco thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants. Recognizing the symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation [...] insect poses a significant threat to a variety of cultivated plants, including ornamentals and sweet peppers. With a short life cycle and high reproductive

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  rotation, choice of varieties, fertilization and soil health, water management, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Using natural enemies above and below ground [...] Investing in thrips control: always a good idea The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development [...] problem Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check