• Asian citrus psyllid

  most of the southern states and Mexico however the state of Florida is the most affected area by the vectored disease. Damage symptoms The psyllid is a sucking [...] when the insect is vector of the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus that cause the fatal citrus disease called citrus greening or huanglongbing [...] greening disease or Huanglongbing. It is widely distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  but we continue to spend a great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective [...] spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here: [...] control of spider mite. "The discovery and commercial production of Phytoseiulus persimilis that got underway more than 50 years ago is the foundation on which

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  need to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom [...] example, are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial [...] – systematically keeping track of how the situation is developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops, ensuring optimal performance, is an integral part [...] one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability to reproduce

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  Koppert are proven to be an effective one-two punch to break the life cycle before an infestation can occur. Capsanem is a nematode that attacks promptly [...] ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June, February is the right time to start planning to ward off redheaded flea beetle down [...] treatment options the key is to target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase, when there are high numbers of them down in the potting mixture. Capsanem and Isarid

• 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 [...] late summer. Early in the season, the aphids are nearly colourless to pale yellow, and as the days become shorter, they change to light green or brown with [...] Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected plants are damaged by the loss of this vital fluid. The following damage

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment [...] control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of predatory mite products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative [...] containers. You can imagine that we didn’t travel that far! Today, our mites need to reach the far corners of the world, so we have had to change our packing and

• Long-tailed mealybug

  these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug [...] mealybug The long-tailed mealy bug is easily recognized by the long, posterior tail filaments, which are at least the length of the body itself. The length [...] length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus , may be sexual or

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  approach is virtually the same in the propagation phase, except that no Entonem is used. Pieter continues, "The topped plants go into the cold stores virtually [...] sufficiently, the topped plants have to spend at least 1000 hours in a cold store. After that, there is the finishing process before delivery to customers [...] van Geest is extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials. "It’s never been so easy to keep our potted hydrangeas looking so good." The Netherlands-based

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] after two to three days, and hatches when the whitefly reaches its fourth instar. The larva then penetrates the host, moulting to the second instar to feed [...] feed. During the third instar, the larva fills the host pupa, and the pre-pupal stage marks the transition to the pupal stage, where major morphological