• Amblydromalus limonicus

  January 1, 1970

  use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside of leaves. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten and [...] temperatures as well Amblydromalus limonicus for pest control Amblydromalus limonicus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Amblydromalus

• Orius insidiosus

  January 1, 1970

  capable of piercing and feeding on the soft bodies of their prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How [...] mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application The dosage of Thripor-I depends on climate, crop [...] Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Orius insidiosus products Thripor-I Expand all items Best conditions for use of Orius

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  January 1, 1970

  deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant is pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause [...] length exceeds that of the body. The legs are also long, there are two distinctive dark green spots on the abdomen at the base of the cornicles. Alate (winged) [...] lifecycles. There is no alternation of hosts, and the two types of life cycles occur on the same host plant. The aphid can overwinter not only in greenhouses

• Adalia bipunctata

  January 1, 1970

  aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids [...] feeds on all aphid species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory [...] maximum 3 bags per tree The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  January 1, 1970

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The parasitic wasp Aphelinus [...] the antennae. She turns herself around, curls up the wing tips, and will try to pierce the aphid in the abdomen with her long ovipositor. The ovipositor [...] without laying an egg. The small aphids are used for host feeding while the larger individuals are parasitized. The control of the aphids is due to host

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  January 1, 1970

  (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at [...] white stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal instars are white, with nymphs becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are [...] ). Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Entomite-M

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  January 1, 1970

  grasp onto the flower and generate vibrations, aiding in the transfer of pollen. Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly [...] position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access the hive. Moreover, ensure that the hive [...] hive is placed horizontally for optimal functioning. Protection against elements Protecting the hive from adverse weather conditions is essential for maintaining

• Root rot of carrot

  January 1, 1970

  develop on the surface. Initially, the disease forms circular to irregular spots on the leaves that vary in colour from grey to almost black. The spots appear [...] to place it at the generic level. Årsvoll was the first to identify and describe the fungus in Norway, in 1965. An infection can occur through the soil [...] to black lesions of various shapes. The lesions can merge and eventually cover the entire surface of the carrot. The affected areas are firm, shallow, and

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  exert pressure on thrips populations before they peak. The potential of Limonica against other thrips Although most data currently focuses on T. parvispinus [...] dorsalis : Known for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second instar [...] target both first and second instar thrips larvae, even when temperatures are on the cooler side,” explains Sarra Bouagga, Researcher at Koppert Spain. “We’ve

• Aphids

  January 1, 1970

  Aphids feed on the sap of plants, which can cause the leaves to turn yellow or become distorted. The damage is often more pronounced on the younger leaves [...] plants in several ways, and the damage can vary depending on the species of aphid and the type of plant being attacked. The following are common signs of [...] throughout the world. Aphids form a single, very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed