• Aphidius ervi

  ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic [...] aphids but require only nectar and water to sustain themselves. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a very dark aphid parasitoid.

• Beet armyworm

  greenhouse and the field, it is a major pest of sweet pepper. Damage symptoms Older caterpillars migrate to the top of the plant where they feed mainly on the [...] damage has considerable consequences for the growth of the crop. With a substantial population of caterpillars, the damage can spread to the stems, and [...] crops the worst damage is caused by attacks on flowers and buds. Life cycle and appearance of Beet armyworm The beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) is a small

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  in olive. Damage symptoms Grapevines: Primary infection of leaves results in leaf scorch. Part of a green leaf suddenly dies and turns brown with adjacent [...] occur on the underside of the leaves. These lesions start out in a light-brown colour, turning to dark-brown or necrosis. Fruits of infected trees are much [...] foliage becomes thinner, but the trees don’t die of the disease. Olives: Scorch symptoms and desiccation of twigs and small branches occur on infected leaves

• Tobacco whitefly

  level of resistance to many insecticides and its propensity for the transmission of viruses. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein [...] transmission of viruses, including TYLCV in tomato. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. [...] peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera, and serious yellowing of the leaves of French beans. Other symptoms include the appearance of chlorotic patches

• Mealybugs and scales

  gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Characteristically [...] the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly sensitive [...] yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs and scales relies

• Citrus mealybug

  an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac [...] can thus cause considerable economic damage. Life cycle and appearance of Citrus mealybug Adult females of Planococcus citri are 2.5 - 4 mm long and 2 - [...] hed from other mealy bugs by their possession of 18 pairs of relatively short wax rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer ‘tail filaments’

• Integrated Pest Management

  t. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice [...] pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is

• New website for Koppert India

  June 16, 2020

  ons of the life cycles. The product page explains how the Koppert products work. Our popular videos of our beneficials show a detailed analysis of how [...] launch of its local www.koppert.in website. As the family company has continued its international expansion and due to the extensive variety of crops, [...] growers a conveniently arranged overview of local crop, product, and challenge combinations. This helps visitors of our website to easily find the right solution

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  earlier, the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that [...] game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’

• Aphidius colemani

  colemani is widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic [...] aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of the Aphidiidae. First the host is examined by drumming