Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential materials: biological control products [...] water consumption by 65% and minimized pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable [...] markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team

Swirski Ulti-Mite

Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are [...] consistent pest control, even under extremely dry or humid conditions. Pack size 100; 500 sachets. Each sachet contains 250 predatory mites and prey mites

Whitefly

Biological control of whitefly Whiteflies are common pests in greenhouse and field crops, feeding on plant sap and transmitting harmful viruses. Their feeding [...] prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different pest stages: Parasitic [...] larvae and host feeding. Predatory mites and bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies. Beneficial fungi are very effective for whitefly control. Sticky

Green peach aphid

Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is an important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from [...] important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering

Consumers

Every day, Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make [...] used above ground and underground – have the potential to do incredible things. They combat diseases and pests, strengthen crops, and improve the absorption [...] predatory mites, bugs and beetles , gall midges, and lacewings. Visit our YouTube channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Natural pollination

Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

the fruits, lesions first are small and sunken, water-soaked and light to dark brown. They are adjacent to wounds and natural openings at the stem end. Later [...] tools and equipment Promote rapid closing of wounds Disinfest recirculating irrigation water Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop [...] that. The pith disintegrates and the stem becomes hollow. Because of the bacterial growth in the pith, the stem seems wet and slimy. Above or below the hollow

Asian citrus psyllid

bacteria-infected plants and then disease is spread when adults fly to a healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus [...] citri ), is an important pest of citrus in several countries as it is a vector of a serious citrus disease called greening disease or Huanglongbing. It is [...] distributed in southern Asia and the disease is responsible for the destruction of several citrus industries in Asia and Africa. In North America, it has

Swirski-Mite

Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites pierce their [...] on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected [...] their prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. Pack size 50,000; 250,000 predatory mites . Presentation 500 ml bottle; 1,000 ml bottle;

Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

are dispersed by rain and wind and by humans and tools. Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by [...] which are first white and later turn brown. Only Rhizobium radiobacter causes galls and tumours on underground plant parts and on the crown. Furthermore [...] overgrow the substrate and in severe epidemics the drippers get clogged. In tomato, excessive vegetative growth occurs. Life cycle and appearance of Crazy

Chrysopa-E

Pests Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and butterfly and moth eggs. Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck [...] material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction [...] Releases should be made preventively or in infested areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized