Diamond back moth

short hairs and small white patches. The larva has five pairs of prolegs; one pair of prolegs protrudes from the posterior end, forming a distinctive 'V' [...] dark, sometimes suffused with ochre or mixed with whitish scales. The lower one-third of the forewing is ochreous-white, with a nearly white upper edge. In [...] or light brown band along the back, which is sometimes constricted to form one or more light-coloured diamonds, thus the common name diamond back moth. The

Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

faster. Save time by using one of our blowing systems instead of hand application Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution [...] Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution

In Partnership with Nature

Styrofoam shipping in general. To be one step ahead of the issues and controversy surrounding Styrofoam, Koppert decided to continue its green dream into [...] packaging change will ensure that Koppert follows its continuous commitment to improve its processes and materials. Koppert will save 2,860 pounds of Styrofoam [...] is taken to a composting plant. Koppert also uses recycled material from automobile manufacturing plants that Koppert uses to produce its bumblebee hive

100% Sustainable Agriculture

he laid the foundation for today’s Koppert, providing alternative products for chemical pesticides. Now Koppert’s third generation is introducing this [...] our future generations makes it even more challenging. You are not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and [...] is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

biological control programs in cooperation with Koppert more than two years ago. Chula Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden [...] natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that not only has the highest quality products, but also accompanied them [...] we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

Floricultura has a close advisory relationship with Koppert’s consultant Wim van der Meer. Each month, he visits one of the three locations to discuss the plant [...] Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the Netherlands. One of them is Entonem , the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae . Floricultura [...] the past, the product was not fully compatible with a Dosatron. But since Koppert changed the formulation, it works perfectly.’ It is important to apply it

Pepino mosaic virus

the virus – which isolate of which strain – that causes the infection is one them. The moment in the crop cycle when the infection takes place is another [...] case of infection, the infection is usually more aggressive than when only one single strain is present. Within the strains, however, there is also variability [...] isolates belonging to the same strain. Although different isolates within one and the same strain are genetically very similar, they can show very different

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

– the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect netting with Neoseiulus cucumeris every four weeks on one for every seven plants [...] be alert. The same goes for caterpillars , since there’s essentially only one corrective measure available against them.’ The predatory mites Transeius [...] on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility

Spidex Vital Trial Results

Spidex at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the [...] Spidex Vital Your vital partner in spider mite control www.koppert.com Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites. It gives you [...] is a great visual confirmation that Spidex is on the job! Before www.koppert.com After Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert products Aphidend [...] control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza The predatory gall midge [...] are capable of locating aphid-infested plants among numerous non-infested ones, facilitating the rapid establishment of midge populations within the crop