• Cotton aphid

  for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex [...] General The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is an extremely polyphagous aphid found on more than 700 plant species. Crop plants attacked by this aphid include [...] protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making

• Cannabis aphid

  resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in [...] hemp mottle virus and alfalfa mosaic virus. Life cycle and appearance of the Cannabis aphid Adult cannabis aphids are between 1.8–2.7 mm long. They are normally [...] Although it was first described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It

• Potato aphid

  for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex [...] characteristic of the potato aphid and is particularly visible in the nymphs. Immatures have a light dusting of whitish-grey wax. The aphids instantly fall [...] General The potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  IPM is safer for employees. In short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of IPM [...] recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant [...] people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  many, agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed [...] a cornerstone of existence. "The colours, the flavours, the aromas—everything fills you." Whether it was plucking figs from trees by the river or savouring [...] y—a connection to the earth that left an indelible mark. Koppert: pioneering change in crop protection "Agriculture is the basis of everything," Antonio

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when whitefly makes your life, and that of your crop, difficult [...] advance so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend [...] and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective control method

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] produced) lifecycles. There is no alternation of hosts, and the two types of life cycles occur on the same host plant. The aphid can overwinter not only in [...] followed by defoliation. Life cycle Glasshouse potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety

• Green peach aphid

  malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] families. Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can [...] a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  out of the soil. The soil blankets the roots which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To [...] The Season to Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out [...] instruments. This makes the work of the IPM consultant so versatile, interesting and sometimes complicated. The importance of a well balanced IPM program

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount [...] know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural [...] amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies. But