• Citrus mealybug

  for a new feeding place and are capable of moving a reasonable distance over the plant. The male nymph attaches itself to the plant, whereas the females [...] General The citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) has a world-wide distribution and many and diverse host plants. In temperate regions of the world this mealybug [...] growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  lasts about ten to twenty minutes. The wings will harden after one to two hours, after which the butterfly can fly away into the big, wide world. There are [...] from pupa to moth or butterfly When the butterfly is fully developed, it emerges from the pupa. The butterfly first looks for a suitable place to attach itself [...] itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. With barely perceptible movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily fluids to ‘fill up’ the wing veins

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  leading role in the industry. A strong foundation for sustainable growth The new leadership structure enables Koppert to better adapt to regional needs [...] brings customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned to address the unique needs of growers and [...] BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, The Netherlands — Koppert, world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  and need to respond rapidly to new horticultural and agricultural challenges, changing climatic situations, and the demands from growers. The awareness [...] close to their respective markets and ready to do their pollination work on arrival. For example, in the United States, the Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee [...] For the past 30 years, our Natupol range of products has become synonymous with quality, innovation and availability. The fact that the world’s populations

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  health New session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar [...] series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this [...] focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below ground is

• Cotton aphid

  therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its [...] as chrysanthemum and kalanchoe. The cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) is distributed throughout the world but prefers the warmer regions. It has been a pest [...] including the cucumber mosaic virus. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s

• Potato aphid

  from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its [...] General The potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  November 30, 2023

  excited to grow the family and add on a new size – 125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container and pumped up the numbers, we went back to the [...] system and managed to drastically increase the concentration. We're keeping our original formulations but now have the 125k in the same-sized packaging [...] carrier material volume vs. the 50k by 2.5x, and you'll see a decent chunk less in freight charges there. Additionally, the new formulation will now play a lot

• Sciarid flies

  General Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella [...] flies The life cycle of sciarid flies has the following stages: egg, four larval instars, a pupal instar, and the adult. The adult insects are 1 to 5 mm [...] They occur the whole year round. The eggs are minute (0.1 to 0.25 mm) and yellowish white in colour. They are laid on the ground surface close to plant roots

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  Family Farms: A Success Story Worth the Buzz Rearing the Best: The Process Behind Our Hives The natural life cycle of the bumblebee is replicated under laboratory [...] million hives per year to clients around the globe. This extensive output positions us as the largest producer of pollinators in the world. Our well-established [...] cost. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring you get the maximum benefits of your Quad. Call now to discuss how to achieve your highest pollination potential