• Red palm weevil

  base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest and most humid living tissues (growth areas) with a low to moderate proportion of fibres [...] to the death of the plant, which makes the red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus ferrugineus ) a very harmful insect. Life cycle and appearance of Red palm weevil [...] Eggs are creamy white, shiny and oblong. Larvae are creamy white, legless, pyriform with a brown head and body comprised of 13 segments. Fully grown larvae

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  more effectively and as they lay their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex [...] to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps [...] they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  will remove larvae of Rhyzobug and carry them to their nest. This will decrease the effectiveness of the product. I see a couple of adults not moving, are [...] the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both greenhouse and outdoor [...] the Koppert side effects at Side effects (koppert.com). It shows the compatibility of the product. Will ants influence the effect of Rhyzobug? Ants will

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  you cause a temporary plateau in the growth of your crop. This also always causes the loss of some biological beneficials, even if you spray with a fully [...] It's also wise to use parasitic wasps and predatory bugs at an early stage so they can develop a sizable population and keep problems under control with ease [...] product. The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean slate and the circle is complete

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  houses, shade cloth and hail netting) and they fly around your crop in a more criss cross fashion. What is the life cycle of the bumblebee and will they return [...] mysterious disappearance of many honeybee colonies. Although the exact causes are unclear, it appears that a combination of parasites and pesticides may be to [...] Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together with caution. Koppert hives contain bags with a small volume of sugar water solution, which can attract honeybees

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey [...] temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive to relative humidity below

• Swirski-Mite LD

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey [...] is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

• Cannabis

  up-close look. Subtle nuances can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face conversation is the best way to listen to a grower’s concerns. Managing pests [...] people and procedures that keep the farm going. In-field the Koppert Consultant is a skilled information source who has access to a wide range of experts [...] cultivation conditions and pest pressures. Our cannabis specialists understand a wide range of growing systems, facility environments, and regional challenges

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in [...] the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey [...] mites Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Whitefly – small pest, big problem The use of Swirski-Mite brings

• Cotton leafworm

  Middle East and parts of Mediterranean Europe including the Balearic Islands, Madeira and the Azores. Damage symptoms Most of the damage is caused by the older [...] littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently [...] grains in the ear. Life cycle and appearance of Cotton leafworm Each adult female of the cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) can lay up to 3,000 eggs. Each