• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them soon after they have been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak [...] new product and Koppert may provide amended recommendations for use nearer the time. We may need to apply it more often or release greater numbers...we shall [...] of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital

• Beneficial nematodes

  roundworms, threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes [...] serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific in their choice of hosts and do not harm beneficial insects [...] with most pesticides Leaves no residue How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects

• Deltatrap

  Replace the sticky insert when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage Use two or four traps per hectare for every species of moth to be monitored [...] Use the Deltatrap for monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone [...] mealybugs . Crops Protected and outdoor crops. Mode of action The Deltatrap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers

• Horiver Wetstick

  ground for young plants and 50 cm above the ground for mature plants Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring [...] height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also be trapped For Tuta absoluta place black traps [...] monitoring use one Horiver Wetstick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Wetstick per 2 to 20 m 2 For trapping Tuta absoluta use at least one Horiver

• Aphidius colemani

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp [...] is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling [...] widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) Green

• Mealybugs and scales

  crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do not produce honeydew. The concealed habit and the protective covering of these insects mean that they are very [...] detection and population monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for mealybugs and scales, professional growers can achieve effective pest management [...] management, protect crop quality, and promote sustainable production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs

• Horiver Rollertrap

  Place the Rollertrap approximately 25 cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, [...] Rollertrap after 10 months, or earlier if the surface is largely covered by insects and/or debris For additional recommendations and rates, contact your local [...] For trapping whiteflies, thrips , leaf miner and fungus gnats in hot spots or places where high pressure can be expected, such as along gables, ventilation

• Amblyseius swirskii

  alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblyseius swirskii for pest control Amblyseius swirskii is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly [...] eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblyseius swirskii do not need to feed. The nymphs are larger than the larvae, have eight legs, and are [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about Swirski-Mite Amblyseius swirskii

• Greenhouse whitefly

  gerbera and poinsettia. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains [...] Hundreds of plant species from different families serve as suitable hosts for this whitefly. It occurs on many crops, including aubergine, beans, cucumber [...] of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) is encouraged, making it unsuitable for sale. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds also develop on the

• Cottony cushion scale

  appearance of Cottony cushion scale As with all scale insects, the females do not have wings and look similar to the immature stages. Immature cottony cushion [...] recognized by their large size (up to 10 mm long), red-brown body colour and covering of granular, white wax. The legs, antennae and body hairs are conspicuously [...] occasionally produced from unfertilized eggs, but mating is not necessary for reproduction. The adult male has well developed antennae and one pair of dusky