• Aphidius matricariae

  Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor [...] wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a notable parasitoid wasp with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the female wasp

• Quad

  hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on [...] best at ambient temperatures of between 12-30°C (keep out of sun on days with temperatures above 25°C). Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best [...] plastic bags to kill remaining live bumblebees, which takes approximately 2 weeks. When all bumblebees are dead dispose the hives according to local l

• Leaf miners

  Sticky traps help monitor adult activity and support timely intervention. With Koppert’s biological solutions for leaf miners, professional growers can [...] However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately 2,500 species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species [...] tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield, although with the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance.

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  bottle contains black pupae mixed with wood fiber 100 ml bottle, hatches up to 1,000 gallmidges 100 ml bottle, hatches up to 2,000 gall-midges 500 ml bottle [...] Chrysoperla carnea Target: Various aphid species Packaging: contain larvae (2nd stage) with buckwheat 500ml bottle, 1,000 larvae 6 liter buckets, 10,000 larvae [...] could be controlled effectively by means of selective chemical pesticides, with few adverse effects on biological controls. However, due to increased resistance

• FAQ Nematodes

  local permits. Check with your local Koppert consultant and/or your local authorities if any doubt. Are nematodes compatible with organic farming? In many [...] for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the [...] s, asparagus beetle, Tuta absoluta and several fruit moths and beetles. 2. Application Which nematode should I use? Please contact your advisor for the

• Amblyseius andersoni

  larvae of Western Flower Thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) per day and lays 2.3 eggs per day. Life cycle of Amblyseius andersoni Mobile stages are beige [...] least a few hours after releasing the predatory mites Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Anso-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest [...] planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-250 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  this virtual panel. Members can interact with carefully selected experts and have meaningful discussions with peers all across the country. For more i [...] AmericanHort members-only event, and is free for members. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts [...] ate degree in horticulture and business administration at UW-River Falls with Dr Terry Ferriss as her advisor and her masters in horticulture at Penn State

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance of 2 meters. During the winter, sufficient light should reach the hives, while direct [...] placement, entrances may be in the same direction, but away from the crop, with a maximum of two hives grouped together. Protection of the hive To maintain

• Trichoderma harzianum

  Easy to apply with existing equipment Leaves no residues Application of Trichoderma harzianum Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is available in 2 different fo [...] colonizes the root systems and surrounding soil of plants, where it competes with harmful pathogens for resources, thereby reducing their populations. Additionally [...] granules ( Trianum-P ) and micro granules ( Trianum-G ). Control plant diseases with Trichoderma harzianum The beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 protects

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks before/after the shortest day), with an additional half-hour per week. For optimal p [...] consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with higher latitudes (Scandinavia - Northern Europe), place [...] by extending daylight hours and enabling year-round production. However, with this technological advancement comes the critical challenge of ensuring efficient