• Miglyphus

  larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the leaf miner), using the dead larvae [...] larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines [...] in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  particularly important in the zone where the insects live, which is directly around the leaf. The microclimate there is often very different from that found elsewhere [...] temperature play a role, but the humidity should not be too low either. Otherwise the eggs will no longer hatch. More specifically, the humidity is particularly [...] This insect is an easy house guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  relevant NGOs and a variety of motivators from around the world. The event is expected to draw between 800 and 900 international participants to the World Forum [...] Maes. ‘It’s a happy coincidence that CABI had already undertaken to organize the event when Koppert came into the picture. As the biggest NGO on plant health [...] nal event under the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague, from 9-11 September 2020. The three-day event will

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] lophanthae 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 [...] like? The adults are on average 2.5 mm long and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  transform the host's tissue into a nutrient source, allowing the nematodes to feed, grow, and reproduce within the host. This process ultimately kills the pest [...] The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an [...] Larvae hatch and tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop loss. The rapid damage requires proactive

• FAQ Nematodes

  certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter [...] first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus strongly dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible? Infected [...] in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host very quickly

• Bumblebee pollination

  last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality [...] prolonging the overall pollination Best availability in the market Natupol colonies are available throughout the year and have a short delivery time. The int [...] Koppert bumblebees present a reliable, sustainable solution that guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of

• Crop scouting

  Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] can implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not [...] scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor their

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] connecting the transmitter to the climate computer. Heat Do not turn the lights on before midnight Screens and filters Place the Natupol hive with the WBH [...] you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging [...] n remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new packaging show that the emergence of mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient