Aphelinus abdominalis

25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are slightly smaller and their abdomen is a slightly darker colour. A parasitized aphid hardens [...] control with the parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis Aphelinus abdominalis is a parasitic wasp for the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic

Steinernema carpocapsae

Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] often applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of

Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae [...] majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation [...] Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple and red.

Spidex Vital Go

Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of a couple of weeks. They pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts and [...] should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying [...] cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak [...] caterpillar. Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive effect, it’s a 100% natural and it helps preserve biodiversity.’

Thripex

per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon to distribute Thripex Sprinkle material on leaves or put small heaps [...] slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Choose at least 4,000 introduction points per

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 as [...] in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

Soybean

soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, that [...] important global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein.

Aphidius matricariae

/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a notable parasitoid wasp with a distinctive feeding behavior that targets aphids . After the [...] control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

agricultural practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão [...] consequently, obtaining a higher final production,’ explains Pedro Militão. Sociedade Agrícola Militão highly values the fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product [...] has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its