• Chrysoperla carnea

  sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected [...] populations. The larvae of green lacewings are particularly effective predators. The green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea is used for the control of the following [...] that become broader towards the rear. Two chocolate-brown, or red-brown, bands run over the body. Pupal stage: The pupae of the Chrysoperla carnea are usually

• Tomato leaf miner

  roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate [...] percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there, sometimes on the upper surface but more commonly on the underside. The late third instar [...] larvae have a yellow head. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat into the leaf at once, tunnelling down into the mesophyll tissue where damage

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  at the RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can Register here for your free visit or click on the registration button below. GreenTech GreenTech is the place [...] Knowledge and innovation in the field of organic agriculture will be in the spotlight for three days. GreenTech Summit The GreenTech Summit will be held [...] GreenTech 2018 As one of the founding fathers and sponsors of GreenTech Amsterdam 2018, Koppert Biological Systems participates the 3rd edition of this i

• Aphidius colemani

  typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming with the antennae. This gives the wasp the information about whether the aphid is the right [...] of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire [...] are met, then the second phase of parasitization will start. The female stands on outstretched legs and bends her abdomen forward beneath the thorax and between

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  Contents Contents 1 About this document............................................................................. 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Safety [...] Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Über dieses Dokument......................................................................... 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Sicherheit [...] Sumario Sumario 1 Acerca de este documento................................................................... 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Seguridad

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case [...] ensure there are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears in the crop! Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly [...] Swirski-Mite Plus Amblyseius swirskii Spotted the first signs of an outbreak of thrips or whitefly ? The natural enemy Amblyseius swirskii can help you

• Operation Mealybug

  Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults [...] damage to crops. Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with their [...] on this honeydew, which, as well as the white, waxy secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  presenting his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. The interactions between plant [...] just science Lastly, Peter Maes points to the consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air [...] The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes

• Atheta

  area. Life cycle The complete life cycle of Atheta takes about 21 days (at about 25°C/77°F). The sex ratio will typically be equal, 1:1 females to males [...] curative ft2/unit 1/10 ft2 5-10/10 ft2 10-15/10 ft2 interval (days) At 1st potting and each transplant At 1st potting and each transplant At 1st potting and [...] back the top 1-2 cm. of the growing media. Adults are non-diapausing under greenhouse light conditions. Population will fluctuate throughout the growing

• New Facilities for Koppert Canada

  December 20, 2018

  congratulate Koppert Canada on their great successes of the last 25 years. We wish them further success in the many years to come and we are thrilled to have such [...] Directors Henri Oosthoek and Rene Ruiter who spoke on the history of Koppert and the endless possibilities for the future. Leamington was selected as location as [...] product availability. The building was designed and built with enough space for future expansion and Koppert Canada looks forward to the future.’ ‘Koppert