• Entofood

  Entofood as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of Macrolophus pygmaeus populations in tomatoes in the beginning of the season and at [...] Mode of action As Macrolophus pygmaeus has to build up a population in the crop before pest is arriving Entofood can be used as alternative food in the [...] stage Dead eggs and cysts. Carrier None. Application Entofood Apply Entofood at the locations in the greenhouse where Macrolophus pygmaeus has been introduced

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  give an increased hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females [...] Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory [...] formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years

• Consumers

  high-quality and costly scientific research. Assignments/school Are you working on an assignment for school? If so, you can find a lot of information at www.koppert [...] make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural [...] therefore sells its products exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have

• Japanese beetle

  folded to the body. It is a pale-cream colour at first, gradually becoming tan and finally taking on the metallic green of the adult. The adult is an attractive [...] the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further spread in Europe, occurrences outside the known area in Italy need [...] turn brown and drop. The adults are gregarious, usually beginning to feed on foliage at the top of a plant and working downwards. The larvae are most abundant

• Spidex Vital Plus

  Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions [...] persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  close all Natupol hives at set times. The Wireless BeeHome system is mainly used in the winter months, at the same time as grow lights are used (for tomato [...] Close at 14:00 • 4 weeks before and after the shortest day (mid November – mid December) o Open at 9:30 o Close at 14:30 • 8 weeks before and after the shortest [...] shortest day (mid October – mid November) o Open at 9:00 AM o Close at 15:00 • Outside these periods: o Never open earlier than 9:00 o Never close later

• Blueberry

  biological control and chemical control, as needed. By using non-chemical methods and reducing the use of pesticides, growers can limit their exposure [...] diseases such as Botrytis , Phytophthora and other fungal pathogens can cause serious harm. Beneficial antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against [...] fungi for space and nutrients and even kill them. At the same time, they strengthen the root system making the plant less vulnerable to infection. Bumblebees

• Nothing beats original

  stories Dive into the rich history and innovative spirit behind Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our game helping [...] Predatory Mites Predatory mites stand as a cornerstone in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, providing a sustainable alternative to chemical [...] standard growers worldwide trust as the basis for their integrated pest management strategies. Predatory mites are applied to effectively control pests like

• Aphidius matricariae

  Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius [...] slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends [...] of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or

• Shallot aphid

  General The shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and [...] Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot, the aphids often occur at the end of the storage period [...] antennae and the tarsi. The siphunculi are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate to another host plant for overwintering