• Orius laevigatus

  available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius laevigatus The predatory bug Orius laevigatus is available in a bottle ( Thripor-L ) Shake bottle gently [...] insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after [...] occidentalis nymphs during their development (four per day on average). Adult females can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also

• Spider mites and other mites

  as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u [...] of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Spider mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our spider

• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  leg in potato is a different subspecies. How to prevent Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot Prevent high humidity Use sanitation to prevent spread within [...] lesions first are small and sunken, water-soaked and light to dark brown. They are adjacent to wounds and natural openings at the stem end. Later the fruit [...] there grow through the petiole to the main stem through the xylem vessels. High humidity is required for disease development. Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora

• Diglyphus isaea

  adult) develop outside the host. Egg stage: A female wasp first paralyzes the leaf miner larva and then lays a single egg (occasionally more) next to it. [...] Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic

• Biological Pest Control

  or parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or ecosystems [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] damage. Minimal resistance Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike

• Cut flowers

  northern Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial [...] Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are more than a hundred species and [...] Some species have developed into large trees, others into small compact shrubs. In recent decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all

• Koppert One

  expert-backed insights to support your decisions. The Digital Assistant also helps you with questions about Koppert products and how to control key pests and [...] designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop protection . By combining expert knowledge, smart tools, and real-time data, it empowers growers to make [...] your exact location. Clear ratings (from Poor to Excellent) show you instantly whether it’s the right moment to act. No guesswork. No unnecessary risk. With

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  females by a large dark spot on each wing, where their common name is derived from. Females have a strong saw-like ovipositor that is used to penetrate [...] losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. Larval [...] exposes fruits to secondary pathogens (e.g. bacteria, fungi and yeasts). Finally, deterioration of fruit can increase its susceptibility to attack by other

• Potato aphid

  Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly potato), but has also [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides. Together with Koppert, Don Sánchez Fresh has managed to implement a successful [...] maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological pest control gives. More open doors thanks to biological control