General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where it has caused sever
cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching new possibilities. Contact your local Koppert contact for more info. Always check [...] the entomopathogenic nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects and Koppert produces specific strains of Steinernema [...] used complementary to chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone
General The cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) is a highly polyphagous species feeding on plants of 40 families, containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is curre
Biological control of sciarid flies - Steinernema feltiae
has led to the production of a new system for the placement of bumblebee hives. This system takes into account all the advice Koppert gives for pollination [...] lower in the greenhouse, along the walkway under the gutter (according to Koppert’s general placement advice). From week 40 until week 9, it is also important [...] are stacked. Place the hives high in the crop and clearly visible. The Koppert hive support can be used to place the hives at the correct height. The
General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou
General The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) belongs to the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous weeds. The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella
General The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is a highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest, it feeds on 70 plants of 22 families, among them crops such as sweet pepper, tomat