Biopar

adult parasitic wasps emerge from the pupal shells, they will start searching for fly pupae to parasitize. After parasitism, wasps of the new generation can [...] distributed on dry places or on dry(er) manure Place close to stable walls or edges, or in furrows Start introduction as soon as flies can be expected Dosage [...] Cardboard cylinder: wood-chips. Application Distribute the material in heaps near to the places where the flies pupate and cover with 5-10 cm of straw Make sure

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant [...] perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition [...] given the chance to develop, they start eating the young roots. This can considerably slow down plant growth. It adds another four weeks to the 25 weeks and

Garden chafer

who mate with females that stay close to the ground. Females start to deposit eggs into the soil at a depth up to 5 cm soon after mating. The eggs elongate [...] resistant to damage than young plants or recently planted cuttings. The beetles are only active at night, taking round bites out of the leaves, starting from [...] red-brown slightly hairy wings with a dark edge. The neck shield is metallic green to shiny black. In Central Europe, they emerge from the soil in May or June.

Natutec Drone Release System

After creating the flight pattern the drone starts its flight to apply natural enemies fully autonomously, with a performance of 8 hectares per hour (measured [...] Use Natutec Drone Release System to quickly release natural enemies over large areas. Mode of action The Natutec Drone Release System contains a reservoir [...] reservoir which can be filled with the product to be released. Flight parameters are set depending on crop, introduction density and natural enemies. After

Powdery mildew

and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening [...] pepper cultivars react to powdery mildew infection by dropping leaves that are not infected yet. It depends on the cultivar how soon after infection this [...] over small distances (limited time) mostly happens via workers’ clothing. How to prevent Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra

In Partnership with Nature

Styrofoam to a fully recyclable package for shipping. Over the next several months, you will start to see this new packaging. At first the switch to the new [...] years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish this but by cutting [...] shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable packaging by the end of 2019. This method will enable us to transport our most temperature

Black vine weevil

resistant to damage than young plants or just planted cuttings. The adult beetles are only active at night, taking round bites out of the leaves, starting from [...] Because Otiorhynchus sulcatus is parthenogenetic a single female is enough to start a new population. [...] and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. It belongs to the family Curculionidae. Damage symptoms The major damage is caused by the

Dibox

When to use Dibox Use a Dibox for the application of biological products when it is necessary to apply close to a hotspot. This mainly counts for parasitic [...] available in sachets. How to use Dibox Application Fold out the Diboxes Pour the material into the Diboxes Hang the Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Best

100% Sustainable Agriculture

Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite in [...] product portfolio and holistic approach to crop health and resilience is unique; it offers an integrated approach to today’s progressive farmers. With the [...] generations makes it even more challenging. You are not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global

Beneficial nematodes

guideline on how to apply nematodes (always check the label for detailed application advice): Choose the right nematode species tailored to your specific [...] fruit orchards How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: [...] cuticle areas. Some nematodes release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside