• Rhyzobug FAQ

  into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both greenhouse [...] armoured scales. What does Rhyzobius lophanthae look like? The adults are on average 2.5 mm long and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered [...] mode of action of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Both the adults and the larvae feed on armoured scale insects. Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aulacaspis tubercularis in mango in Spain 100 Weekly intorduction rate depending on infestation, avg T: 28,9°C 50 [...] How to use How to use • Apply in the evening • Tap beetles directly on the plants or use D-boxes • Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales [...] with armoured scales Why to use Rhyzobug Pesticide reduction • No residues on crop • No resistance possible • Reduces the number of pesticide applications

• Bumblebee pollination

  to carry larger pollen loads, ensuring enhanced cross-pollination between plants. Furthermore, bumblebees have specialized techniques, such as 'buzz pollination [...] developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality bumblebees Vital colonies with

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  national technical service team includes experienced growers who understand plants, their growth cycle, and their margins. They’ve confronted most problems [...] BioSolution in place, Koppert Technical Consultants create a detailed VR based on their in-person observations and conversations. Their report notes what is [...] products and knowledge. Pioneers in their field, Koppert’s experts are always on the lookout for new and better solutions. Staying open to innovative ideas

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  consumers to understand how food impacted on their health. Koppert’s Corporate Marketing Director, Peter Maes, who spoke on biological control agents in horticulture [...] conference encouraged the partners of EIT Food, a pan-EU consortium that focuses on the food sector, to work together to introduce and speed up the urgent changes [...] macro- and microbiologicals, to using the crop’s own DNA to control harmful plant species. Opening the conference, Koppert’s Director of Agriculture, Martin

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts

  hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play [...] fruitfall Soil Summer: cocooned, before population Early autumn: larvae, on their way to overwintering niches 1,5 billion/ha Stone Fruits Peaches /

• Chrysopa

  before use Apply on infested leaves For hotspot treatments, apply Chrysopa directly in the heavily affected areas The product can be applied on the rock wool [...] wool slabs, on leaves, via Dibox application boxes or distributed by Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa [...] Chrysopa depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  red in color, and the adults have two spots on their backs. They also move quite slowly. The predatory mites, on the other hand, move very fast. They're also [...] However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will, at some point, shed the damaged leaves. Grab your magnifying glass [...] is how you can identify both spider and predatory mites . They're usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish from each other:

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  become active at temperatures near 60-65°F (15-18°C). Bumblebees are active on cloudy, foggy, and rainy days, honeybees are less active at low light levels [...] corolla tubes, such as blueberries and cranberries which they can easily forage on with their long tongues. Bumblebees are much more efficient pollinators than [...] Bumblebees promote higher rates of cross-pollination, as they forage between plants more randomly than honeybees. Bumblebees visit many more blooms per minute

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  will soon be released. Published by CABI and showing a Koppert photograph on its cover , Insect Pest Management , will be available towards the end of [...] sustainable solutions for many growers these days. Time to bring them up to speed on all the developments!' The book covers monitoring and forecasting of pest [...] control and management of insects. It includes coverage of host manipulation, plant resistance, biological control, use of interference, agronomic precision