• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and the application greatly [...] environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses in the ‘90s for growing tomatoes using innovative production [...] their bumblebees and other beneficials, we decided to use the nematode Steinernema feltiae in the spring of 2020. The results were good and there was no residue

• Larvanem

  Pack size 50 million – 1 sachet of 50 million in a box. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box [...] lupulina ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Cryptobug

  slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should [...] Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug

• Plant Disease Management

  disease cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological [...] They can result in yield losses, increased production costs, and environmental damage. As we face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally

• Pollination

  shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from [...] comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life [...] stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another

• Impatiens thrips

  patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When [...] on of older leaves at the bottom of the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Impatiens thrips Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) develops in six [...] specifically on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in the leaf tissue, while subsequent stages are found on the upper- and undersides of the leaf. Pupation occurs

• Thripex

  Mites Poster Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket gently before use Bottle: Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Bucket: Use a spoon [...] larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their [...] crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  Commercial Grows —brought in a lot of traffic. Judging by the amount of visitors we received, including many experts and professionals in the industry, these are [...] to monitor and manage flying pests. Koppert’s Horiver cards come in a variety of sizes and shapes for different pests, and we had a number of samples available [...] number of approaches in the automation of counting those trapped insects. Lots of questions involved sachet styles and distribution. A number of growers

• Lesser house fly

  General The genus Fannia comprises almost 300 different species of fly, including the lesser house fly , the latrine fly and a whole host of other man [...] Life cycle and appearance of the Lesser house fly Lesser house flies and other Fannia spp. are medium-sized to small flies with dark bodies and legs. When [...] bacteria and other microorganisms in the surrounding decaying matter. They can tolerate a wide range of moisture levels and are adapted to stay near the surface

• Limonica

  Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco [...] before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 12,500; 25,000