• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  hairs or in the axils of main and side veins. They are oval, white and have a diameter of approximately 0.14 mm. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour [...] colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. They do not need to feed to develop into a protonymph. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight [...] for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish itself in the crop before the pest appears. The success of predatory mites in controlling

• Amblyseius swirskii

  often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and [...] and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblyseius swirskii do not need to feed. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are a whitish [...] shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps [...] paid to areas where there were problems last season. Those are the areas where the conditions are ideal for spider mite, often drier and warmer spots. Spotting [...] to control the spider mite with a corrective product that fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in the crop has been

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 13, 2022

  above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express the connectivity with nature, and the unlimited solutions which [...] ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today: a solid purpose-driven [...] With offices in thirty countries, our solutions are being used in 100 countries all over the world. Over the years, our family company has evolved from a

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  gall midges. What's right for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and the expected [...] combat spider mites in these cases. The most common spider mite is Tetranychus urticae , the two-spotted spider mite – and the predatory mite in Spical goes [...] not gold. Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known of these crops

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle [...] starts predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown [...] aphidimyza The predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly

• Black leg of seedlings

  zoospores are produced. Zoospores are spores with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing [...] older plants, the leaves lose their turgor or the leaf tips turn yellow, for example in flower bulbs. At first, the plants recover during the night, but later [...] later the plants wilt irreversibly. In potted plants the flower buds fall off. The side roots rot and very little of the root system survives. On the border

• Neoseiulus californicus

  They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. The eggs are oval, transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller [...] colour. In many cases the colour of the food ingested shines through the skin and shows up as an X-shaped marking on the back. If the food supply has been [...] persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  and the perseverance of the people who believe in our mission to improve the health of people and the planet in partnership with nature. With the same [...] proud to be taking over the leadership of the company. As a family business, we are focused on the long term and think in terms of generations. We will continue [...] board will be formed in the near future. This newly formed supervisory board will assist the board in achieving the ambitions of the family business. With

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha [...] like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide backlist in the value chain Reduces the number of pesticide applications Environmentally [...] researched the effectiveness of Rhyzobug . As well as the optimal conditions using this natural enemy, making sure you as a grower will reach the best and