• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring [...] can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus [...] reproductive capacity Delivers one of the highest predation rates among predatory mites Shows promising potential in the control of invasive thrips species Performs [...] leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus

• Natupol

  position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive [...] Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] otherwise sugar water may leak) Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground in the shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey, Limonica’s [...] Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The most versatile of the generalist [...] makes the remaining pesticides more effective. Timing and selection are important factors, and Koppert has the details to combine the strengths of both

• Natutec Scout

  manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting [...] on top of your Integrated Pest Management strategy. A crop scouting tool for everyone Early detection of pest and disease outbreaks Detect the presence [...] detection of pest and disease hotspots, enabling specific spot treatments that help prevent the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on biological crop

• Cryptobug

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

• Ercal

  Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the crop, if possible [...] whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the second and third larval stage of the whitefly . Additionally, host [...] on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

• Chrysoperla carnea

  hairs. The larvae are not easily observed and are mainly active at night, sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae [...] honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla [...] but sometimes appear in groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  Koppert is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them [...] ruined his crop. For growers, one of the main incentives to use beneficial nematodes is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products [...] become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides [...] Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips