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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

Broad mite

emus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater [...] mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad [...] predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host. Tarsonemids like the broad mite ( Polyphagotarsonemus latus )

Quad

allows the bumblebees to calm down Protect the hives from direct sunlight and rain, and weigh down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing [...] time after receipt To guarantee the best pollination results, start using the hive on the day of arrival. If necessary hives can be stored for maximum [...] plastic bags to kill remaining live bumblebees, which takes approximately 2 weeks. When all bumblebees are dead dispose the hives according to local legislation

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

i prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales or [...] Sometimes the larvae resort to cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva [...] consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions. Above 33°C their searching behaviour comes to a standstill

Natutec biocontrol application devices

is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control [...] control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable agriculture. With decades of expertise and a deep commitment to innovation, we effectively [...] control products in hard-to-reach or large arable crops . Improve the effectiveness of biological control methods through uniform distribution. Increase efficiency

Flies

organic matter. 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 [...] is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Find solutions for flies in your crop Fly damage Flies can cause damage to crops both directly and [...] cuttings, can be retarded. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Fly damage Fly species Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube

Fall Armyworm

sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central America. This makes it possible for fall armyworms to spread over large [...] funnel and upper leaves can be an easily spotted sign of larval feeding. After feeding, the leaves appear ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance) [...] 30-40 mm long. They have six instars that vary in colour from light tan to green to black. They have a distinct white inverted Y-shaped mark on the front

Impatiens thrips

greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also attacks sweet pepper, cucumber and eggplants

2025 Holiday Schedule

holiday season, order deadlines will be adjusted to accommodate scheduled office closures. Koppert offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25 , in [...] Orders shipping 12/22 – 12/23 must be entered by Thursday, 12/18 at 3pm local time. Orders shipping 12/29 – 12/30 must be entered by Tuesday, 12/23 at 3pm [...] time. Orders shipping 1/5 – 1/7 must be entered by Tuesday, 12/30 at 3pm local time. Orders shipping 1/8 must be entered by Monday, 1/5 at 3pm local time

Corn earworm

the ground to bury itself around 10-12 cm deep. This prepupal stage takes one to two days. It then pupates for ten to fourteen days, or three to five months [...] Adults of corn earworm are nocturnal, since they react to light radiation at night and are attracted to light traps, especially using ultraviolet light. This [...] entry hole as their only visible trace, which makes it necessary to open the crop to detect the pest. Life cycle and appearance of the corn earworm The