Rhyzobug FAQ

lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used against armoured scales. What does Rhyzobius [...] than air temperature. 2 Application What is the best application time during the day? Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to [...] and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae are grey with a light longitudinal light stripe

Crop Protection

healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] pre-harvest intervals Most biological crop protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy [...] plays a critical role. Removing and promptly disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly

Integrated Pest Management

What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted [...] tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM

Knowing & recognizing

characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects [...] guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and

Bumblebee pollination

What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] ? Koppert bumblebees present a reliable, sustainable solution that guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of [...] colonies with a long life span offer more pollination hours. Comparison trials showed Natupol colonies produced more brood and bees over a longer period

Consumers

sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process [...] this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such [...] pollination What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little

Tropicals

grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to [...] agriculture. For this reason most commercial produced tropical plants are grown is southern states. Tropical plants require consistently warmer temperatures [...] Bromeliads, palms, and orchids are considered tropical plants. Contrary to what most people expect, many of the tropical plants do not do well in direct

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

ty of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as a curative measure [...] benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the [...] makes a big difference According to Bergeijk, the results have been generally positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting

Bugs

Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial [...] holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that [...] their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis