• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  Other articles of interest Trianum's Seven Benefits Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Get the growers’ guide to biological crop [...] is the only opportunity for you as a grower to thoroughly tackle diseases and pests, without having to fear collapse of the biological system. This is why [...] important to scout carefully throughout the season and adapt your strategy quickly when pests appear. Attention to fungi Then the summer draws to a close.

• Long-tailed mealybug

  order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew [...] range of host plants of Pseudococcus longispinus is less extensive than that of the citrus mealy bug but it nevertheless encompasses many species of (ornamental) [...] causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield

• Apple blossom weevil

  orchards with high pest pressure. Learn more Damage symptoms of apple blossom weevil Typical symptoms of apple blossom weevil damage include: Brown, unopened flower [...] apple blossom weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult weevils emerge before flowering and feed on developing [...] unopened flower buds. The larvae develop within the buds, preventing blossoms from opening and reducing fruit set. Heavy infestations can significantly impact

• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  Fowler and Heidi Doering, technical experts from Natural Enemies / Koppert , shared their insights on how predatory insects and beneficial microbes can [...] session, our experts discussed: How predatory insects can effectively target pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting [...] protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol strategies to reduce reliance on chemical sprays Practical tips for integrating

• Greenhouse whitefly

  The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds [...] large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting honeydew. This can

• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  opposite ends of the crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees in each hive. Q: How many hives do I need? A: If Koppert [...] tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh tape, the bees are able to calm down from their shipping and handling [...] enabling the bumblebees to perform their correct orientation flights. Q: How do I close the hives prior to chemical applications? A: When collecting the workers

• Flies

  Although they cause little direct damage to plants, they are often a problem due to their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta [...] damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the [...] occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel

• Orius insidiosus

  behaviour of Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods [...] typically range from 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products [...] predators, capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests:

• House fly

  Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal [...] bluntly rounded ends, about 8 mm long and change in colour from yellow to red, to brown, to black as the pupa ages. New adult flies will emerge as early [...] many different pathogens from contaminated breeding sites to healthy animals and people over large distances. Musca domestica is a confirmed vector for over

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  next spring, start already this year to create a healthy, energy rich plant. Koppert is using a variety a products to support this. Central in the schedule [...] n plays a crucial role in how quickly a bud or flower freezes. There are multiple possible mechanisms that reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid [...] iron and cobalt contribute to this mechanism. Also seaweeds applications are also known to have this effect. A protocol full of energy Different flowering