• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  withdraw her stinger, and is able to sting again. A honeybee’s stinger does have barbs. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the [...] have a stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected [...] event of a fever occurring or a grade 1 reaction, contact a GP. The decision can be made to keep an eye on the situation and see how things go. A period

• Consumers

  around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the [...] sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive

• Knowing & recognizing

  Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s [...] with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential

• Aphidius ervi

  infestation is expected. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best [...] of Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a very dark aphid parasitoid. The waist is entirely black, without striping. As it can develop in large aphid species [...] control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi Aphidius ervi is a parasitic wasp species that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is available at Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The [...] parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle

• Aphidius colemani

  development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard, leathery brown to a golden yellow [...] wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with [...] colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness

• Diglyphus isaea

  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 [...] larva hatches, it remains beside its host, punctures it and sucks it empty from the outside, as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after [...] intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor

• Black rot of carrots

  Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid [...] Alternaria radicina ) is a seed-transferred carrot disease. The seeds are the main source of primary infection and this may lead to death of seedlings. From [...] infection is larger under quite warm and humid conditions. Infection may take place within a few hours, with lesions occurring as rapidly as two to three days

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