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Psyllids

Codling moth

General The codling moth ( Cydia pomonella ) is a notorious, worldwide pest of apple and also occasionally of pear, quince, peach and other fruits. It is very common in Europe. Damage symptoms After i

Tobacco aphid

General The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South Ameri

Bugs

monitor, attract and eliminate harmful bugs in different crop stages. With Koppert’s biological solutions for bugs, professional growers can protect their crops

Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

know more about Biological Crop Protection “The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that [...] conditions specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product

Spotted Wing Drosophila

General Since the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and Europe where it has caused sever

Western flower thrips

General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou

Tomato leafminer

General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . T

Predatory mites

should always be adjusted to the situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting [...] species of predatory mite that preys on the identified pest. Consult with a Koppert advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential