• Orius laevigatus

  laevigatus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips The natural enemy Orius laevigatus is available at Koppert as Thripor-L . How to use Orius [...] before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes (Dibox) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish [...] development (four per day on average). Adult females can kill up to 20 nymphs or six to seven adults per day. They are also cannibalistic. In pollen producing

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  this crop as well as from this crop to other crops. How to prevent Pierce's disease of grapevine Control vectors by using netting or applying insecticides [...] bacteria, gum and tyloses block the vessels, causing the plants to wilt. Transport to different plant parts depends on the plant species: in peach, bacteria [...] cultivated crops. The spread from one host plant species to another is still under investigation and seems to depend on the location of the bacteria in the infected

• Aphidius colemani

  causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar [...] colemani Aphidius colemani is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for

• Vici Routz SP

  When to use Vici Routz SP? Vici Routz SP is a natural product containing soil probiotics and prebiotics that stimulates the crop growth and root system [...] system, increases the tolerance to soil borne diseases which results in increased nutrient uptake and increased yield. How does Vici Routz SP work? Soil probiotics [...] Improves crop vigour and makes the crop less susceptible to diseases Boosts the plant’s resistance to drought and other types of abiotic stress Acts as a

• 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, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] pesticides are synthetic compounds designed to kill or deter pests and pathogens, their use can pose risks to human health and food safety. While they can

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available in [...] parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug [...] common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri

• Fusarium spp.

  dispersed further. How to prevent Fusarium spp? Remove or destroy crop residues Select resistant cultivar Apply adequate crop rotation Use clean propagation [...] brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection [...] of which DON (deoxynivalenol) is the best-known. The mycotoxins are toxic to mammals so maximum levels have been determined. Fusarium sambucinum (a.k.a

• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques [...] natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps and beneficial nematodes are examples of beneficial organisms used for biological

• Diglyphus isaea

  Koppert as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle [...] 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 of Koppert [...] efficacy can vary with the density of leafminer infestations, allowing it to adapt to changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers