• Thrips

  undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. Damage: Thrips can cause damage to leaves, flowers, and fruits by feeding on plant tissue. This can result [...] Larvae and adults feed on all aerial parts of the plant and are fairly mobile. Immediately after hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on [...] are among the most challenging pests in greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf deformation, silvering and fruit damage

• Aphids

  numbers and are feeding heavily on the plant. Curling or twisting of leaves: Some species of aphids can cause leaves to curl or twist as they feed on the plant [...] yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of aphids uses a combination of natural enemies [...] family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. Aphids feed on the sap of plants using their piercing-sucking mouthparts. They damage

• Bugs

  of bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and [...] effectively, reduce pest populations and support sustainable, residue-free production. Solutions for bug control Learn more about What are bugs? Heteropteran [...] growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject into plants while feeding.

• Parasitic wasps

  process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior involves the adult wasps feeding on the host’s [...] significantly reduce the damage caused by pests, ensuring a higher yield and product quality. Environmental sustainability : Parasitic wasps provide a natural [...] wasps employ two primary methods to control pests: parasitization and host feeding. Parasitization Parasitization is the primary means by which parasitic wasps

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert products Aphidend Expand all items Best conditions [...] environment with a high relative humidity (> 70%) to get the best results. Feeding behaviour of Aphidoletes aphidimyza The searching behaviour of adult female [...] of the gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza when using it as a biocontrol product by observing distinct physical characteristics at each stage. Here's how

• Encarsia formosa

  Encarsia formosa is available at Koppert as En-Strip . Encarsia formosa products En-Strip Enermix Expand all items How to use Encarsia formosa The parasitic [...] Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for [...] are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby co

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  on foliage-feeding pests. A fact that offers growers many new opportunities the biological control of caterpillars . Our nematode products can be used [...] These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead caterpillar which dies within a few days. When [...] species, an efficacy of 50 to 80% can be achieved. Download brochure Nematode products to control caterpillars R&D departments at several Koppert locations have

• Spidend

  colonies and deposit eggs next to the spider mites . Once emerged, the larvae feed on the spider mites. Visual effect Spider mites are consumed entirely, only [...] controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions [...] after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested [...] to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have [...] s for them to be effective. Easy to combine with other crop protection products Beneficial nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails, nematodes and other small soil-dwelling organisms. The larvae do not feed. Nymphs and adults [...] following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies, thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects [...] The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps scimitus Predatory mites pierce their prey and