• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña [...] programs and evolving to include biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential [...] Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their

• Diglyphus isaea

  biological control agent for leaf miner control. Its ability to effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable [...] mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica [...] a single egg (occasionally more) next to it. In general, the wasp selects late second and third instar larvae to parasitize. An egg has an elongated shape

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for [...] female is about 1.5-2 mm in length and brown, with distinctive black and white banded antennae. The male is 0.8 mm in length and black in colour. Anagyrus vladimiri [...] fourth instars. The female lays a single egg in each host. Eggs laid in smaller hosts usually produce males. Prior to oviposition, the female parasitic wasp

• Pomegranate bacterial blight

  reduced plant health leads to swift development of bacterial blight. Symptoms Development of water-soaked spots which turns to dark black colour oily appearance [...] spread. Management Spray Veni GoKlean at the rate of 1.25 to 1.5 ml per litre of water at 10 to 12 days intervals. [...] appearance on leaves results in premature defoliation. The pathogen also infects branches and stem as water soaked necrotic spots causing girdling and cracking

• Aphidius colemani

  to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments [...] causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] . Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory [...] predatory mite was the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator [...] keeping spider mites under control. Phytoseiulus persimilis for pest control Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider

• Neoseiulus californicus

  also survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus [...] mites used in biological control such as Neoseiulus cucumeris, Amblyseius swirskii or Amblydromalus limonicus . They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. The [...] transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of

• Aphidius ervi

  Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids [...] items How to use Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes [...] They use their mouthparts to puncture the aphid and consume its bodily fluids, ultimately leading to the host's demise. In environments where aphids are

• 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 diseases [...] diseases in agriculture. Prefer to search yourself? Use the intuitive search function to quickly access the information you need. Get started with Koppert [...] platform for biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological crop protection . By combining

• Vici Routz GR

  activating the beneficial microbes in the soil and near root zone. Application of Vici Routz GR Broadcast homogeneously to the plant’s root zone. Granules [...] Note : Percentage of actives are subject to vary or change depending upon storage condition and exposure to heat and sunlight. [...] When to use Vici Routz GR? Vici Routz GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act