Cryptobug

of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F [...] effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape mealybug combine with Citripar [...] Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In

Encarsia formosa

important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following [...] to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly

Miglyphus

Combined use Can be combined with Minusa. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 [...] mine (but outside the leaf miner), using the dead larvae as food. Adult females also kill young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known

FAQ Nematodes

species harmless? No. Plant pathogenic nematodes cause harm to plants. However, entomopathogenic nematodes are 100% safe for plants, animals and humans. [...] the optimal temperature and humidity conditions required. For instance, nematodes can be used against palm tree pests, caterpillars, thrips, Nesidiocoris [...] resuspended in water, the nematode suspension can be dispersed using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture and gardens: airblast sprayer

Biological Pest Control

viruses, or fungi, can be used to target specific pest species while leaving non-target organisms unharmed. Unlike chemical pesticides, which can have detrimental [...] 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

Tomato leaf miner

(sub-)tropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable [...] quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield [...] ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf

American serpentine leaf miner

subtropical areas this can lead to burning in fruit such as tomato and melon. Loss of leaves also reduces yield. In full-grown plants of fruiting vegetable [...] quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels. Feeding spots made by adult females can also reduce yield [...] ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused by leaf

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow [...] between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge [...] crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms

Rhyzobug

distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Optimal temperatures for Rhyzobug are around 25°C [...] Combined use Can be combined with Aphytis melinus. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored [...] Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away immediately after release. Dosage

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

important that all plants reach the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. [...] vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry [...] solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, Trianum has become an important