Faba bean

horse bean, Windsor bean, pigeon bean and tick bean are all different names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and [...] Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant [...] a densely downy skin. Nowadays, modern varieties specifically cultivated for food production have pods which are 15-25 cm long and 2-3 cm thick. Each bean

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

Aphidius ervi

recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic wasp [...] can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae [...] sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid

Biological Pest Control

strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally friendly products, the demand for biological [...] of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical treatments. Safe for humans and pets Biocontrol methods pose no health risks [...] pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management. Learn more about Pests Advantages of biological

Beetles

pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo [...] species are very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Find solutions for beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults [...] buds and leaves depending on the species. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Beetle damage Beetle species Beetle control videos Take a look at

Tea spider mite

conditions are congenial conditions for pest outbreak. How to get rid of tea spider mites Koppert offers different solutions for biological pest control of tea [...] protonymphs but they are larger. Males are short lived where as females live for 3 weeks during summer period and couple of months during winter. The life

Brown root rot, corky root rot

but the fungus prefers low temperatures. Therefore, optimal temperatures for disease development lie between 15 and 20 °C. Development reduces at temperatures

Whitefly

outline. Find solutions for whitefly in your crop Life cycle of whitefly Whitefly damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume [...] and B. tabaci are known to transmit viruses. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Whitefly damage Whitefly species Whitefly control videos Take a

IPM app

interface, also for touch-screen Manage pests for multiple locations Add treatments and check efficacy Easy communication via one portal For more information [...] efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more information and a demo visit www.koppertipm [...] agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand for sustainable food production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting

Greenhouse whitefly

and poinsettia. Find solutions for whitefly in your crop Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large [...] 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