• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably [...] y. Adult females are half a millimeter in size, and their bodies are oval in shape. Males are smaller and narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They [...] worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts Oops, an error occurred! Code: 2026042307590172f2be00

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  out to a further 10-15 countries in multiple languages this year, including Spain, Brazil, Uganda and Bangladesh. In 2021, more countries will follow. [...] awareness of biological crop protection options for growers – has been launched in Kenya. Koppert Biological Systems is one of the partners to share its expertise [...] Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty, threats to the environment and economic

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  World Food Prize in 2019. Land of connections - Resilience Food Stories In this video Sjoerd Wartena tell us how he started a goat farm in France and underwent [...] with Simon Groot - a pioneer in seed breeding - and how he and his company, East West Seed, encouraged small-scale farmers in South East Asia to use quality [...] underwent a metamorphosis in lifestyle by living off the land and sharing knowledge. He started the Terre de Liens in 2003 to buy farms for a growing community

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  Beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits Top Fruits Crop Apples / Pears When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Cydia pomonella Autumn/Spring [...] nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests [...] affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  predatory mites in the bottles of Spical will decrease sharply while spider mite numbers grow in your crop. They survive a little longer in the Spical-Plus [...] as ever, they do much better in a crop with their favorite food. Storage advice If you can’t release the predatory mites in your crop immediately, you can [...] them for one or two days at most. You must store the packaging horizontally, in a dark place, and at a temperature of no more than 8 to 10°C. Contact our

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is [...] Most growers know when there are thrips in their crop. After all, there are not very many tiny, slender insects that look like thrips . More difficult [...] as this varies depending on the ambient temperature and the food source. In this respect, thrips are real chameleons! Females of the western flower thrips

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly the problem spreads: the higher [...] are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  Beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits Soft Fruits & Grapevine Crop Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Grapevine Cranberry When to apply Where [...] nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests [...] affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms [...] Aphids and mealybugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. With fewer and fewer chemical [...] enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E can also be used preventively, offering the grower more certainty. Due to a decrease in available pesticides

• Trianum-G SDS

  this product does not present any particular risk, provided it is handled in accordance with good occupational hygiene and safety practice. 2.2. Label [...] hazards arising from the substance or mixture Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire : Toxic fumes may be released. 5.3. Advice for firefighters [...] ties Storage conditions : Keep cool. Keep dry. Product must only be kept in the original packaging. Storage temperature : 4 – 8 °C 7.3. Specific end