• Greenhouse whitefly

  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 [...] larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting [...] develop on the leaves, reducing photosynthesis and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies

• Black vine weevil

  spring in the soil. The depth where the pupae can be found varies between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there [...] and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. It belongs to the family Curculionidae. Damage symptoms The major damage is caused by the [...] destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant to damage than young plants or just planted cuttings. The adult beetles are only

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  energy to develop their eggs and can immediately start laying their eggs on release. Formerly, they first needed to feed in the field in order to develop [...] For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico and Canada Spidex Vital will be officially launched at February 15, shortly followed by the launch in week [...] adults were followed up by growing nymphs in an ever-growing population. Born to fight spider mite The new formulation and better nutrition ensure an energetic

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  Our people We aspire to create a workplace where people work with pleasure in a safe environment to achieve our mission. We prioritize developing and [...] employees' talents and ambitions, enhancing their employability and well-being. Our communities By continuously promoting sustainable agriculture, we not [...] the health of the end users, and communities worldwide. We are contributing to safe and nutritious food production and food safety while we play a vital

• Lesser house fly

  remain in flight as they wait to be visited by an unmated female. Female flies are less active and tend to remain close to breeding sites, where they deposit [...] host of other manure-breeding flies . Fannia species can be found worldwide, from the arctic to the temperate neotropics, and they typically reproduce in [...] pathogens from contaminated breeding sites to healthy animals over large distances. Fannia flies have been confirmed to carry the viruses that cause Newcastle

• Citripar

  Application Use a pen or sharp tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Hang the tube on the crop using the label according to the instructions on the label [...] Citripar depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon [...] Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Herbs

  spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are [...] berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’

• Isarid

  Isarid depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended dosage for each crop and [...] interval of zero (0) days. It can be applied up to and including the day of harvest. Storage time after receipt Adhere to expiration date printed on product [...] spores of Isarid come into contact with the insect pest they attach to the body and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the spore germ tube penetrates the

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – [...] vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest [...] growers to serve on our doorstep. As our IPM programmes became more and more successful, we decided to make our biological solutions available to everyone

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after [...] on which the aphid’s antennae and cornicles can still be recognized. The Aphelinus mummy may be distinguished from the mummies of Aphidius species by their [...] Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus abdominalus products Aphilin Expand all items How to use Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphilin