• Chilli thrips

  thrips, is an emerging pest of significant concern in greenhouse cultivation. Known for its ability to damage a wide variety of crops, including ornamentals [...] this species poses challenges due to its rapid reproduction and widespread adaptability. Life cycle and damage of Scirthothrips The life cycle of Scirtothrips [...] Scirtothrips dorsalis consists of six stages: egg, two larval instars, pre-pupa, pupa, and adult. Eggs are inserted into plant tissue, making them difficult

• Amblyseius swirskii

  swirskii is a species of predatory mite widely employed for biological pest control in agriculture. The predatory mite is an excellent biocontrol agent of thrips [...] control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Amblyseius swirskii mites actively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species and whitefly [...] 4 eggs per day on this prey Life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii The life cycle of Amblyseius swirskii consists of egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and

• Spical-Plus

  spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several [...] after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 100; 500 sachets. Each sachet contains 100 predatory

• Cryptobug-L

  least 3 times at intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Larvae and adults consume the mealybug completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] close to or at a hotspot Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez, Natutec Mini-Airbug, Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug-L

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise [...] expertise. On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts [...] the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of chemical

• Southern blight

  root and stem rot, wilting and damping-off of seedlings. It has a wide range of hosts, around 500 botanical species, including dicotyledons and monocotyledons [...] affected plants present girdling of the stem, which causes wilting of the upper part, necrosis, loss of leaves, and death of the plant. Symptoms begin with [...] conditions for the development of the pathogen are temperatures between 25 and 30 ºC, relative humidity of over 90%, and a soil pH of under 7. The ideal pH range

• Plant Health

  absence of toxic substances. Plant Health Products Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production [...] Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability [...] releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal

• Chrysopa-E

  other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their body [...] weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] cardboard tube. Carrier None. Application Apply evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreeze, Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug

• Powdery mildew

  underside of the leaf. On the upper side, yellow spots are noticeable. In case of a severe epidemic, the fluffy colonies also appear on the upper side of the [...] General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula. Damage [...] and takes up nutrients from the epidermal layer of plant cells. Most of the fungus remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani) is a native European species of aphids , seriously affecting crops of sweet pepper in particular. These aphids further [...] on the abdomen at the base of the cornicles. Alate (winged) females are yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale [...] pierces the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where