• American serpentine leaf miner

  cosmetic damage. In tropical and subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown [...] exit hole in the leaf with its mouth parts. After roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning [...] miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature

• Wireless Beehome

  ly on set times. When assimilation lights dominate the natural (UV) light in the greenhouse during winter time, bumblebees have difficulties with their [...] Natupol hive on set times. One central transmitter can manage several receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 meters depending placement [...] can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation The Wireless Beehome system consists

• Aphipar

  emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first introduction. Visual effect Parasitized [...] Carrier Wood chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction [...] Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting

• Parasitic wasps

  host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior [...] targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike [...] y, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift [...] increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . [...] Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek, and CFO Robert Pathuis, has grown to include Peter Maes to be Director Corporate Marketing, Martin Koppert Director Agri,

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  yields," he adds. The key to success: ecological balance Fernando emphasizes that the key to success in biological control lies in understanding ecological [...] Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry [...] decided to study agronomy, convinced that innovation could offer solutions to the sector's problems. Throughout his professional career, he worked in various

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  need to shift strategy in any way. We have greater insight into what is happening in the crop and how natural enemies are developing, allowing us to implement [...] editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides a visual indication on the map itself to show [...] whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned about – and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of

• Cabbage moth

  caterpillar varies in colour from green or brown to black. In younger instars, the relatively large head capsule is conspicuous. In older instars, the [...] grey-brown to black forewings, with a kidney-shaped white-rimmed marking in the middle. The hindwings are light brown with a rather inconspicuous spot in the [...] dawn and dusk, hiding in the crop during the day. Several days after emerging from their pupae the female moths lay clusters of 20 to 100 eggs on the underside

• Cyclamen mite

  and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized patches, because the mite spreads [...] smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. [...] strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display

• Tomato looper

  and thin. The eggs are white to pale green, shiny, dome-shaped with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly or in pairs throughout the crop, on [...] Chrysodeixis chalcites ) belongs to the family of Noctuidae . It is a tropical and subtropical species originating in the Mediterranean and northern Africa [...] Chrysodeixis chalcites ) spreads to several northerly countries and is now one of the most frequently found pest species in greenhouses. Damage symptoms The