Cabbage moth

caterpillar varies in colour from green or brown to black. In younger instars, the relatively large head capsule is conspicuous. In older instars, the [...] kidney-shaped white-rimmed marking in the middle. The hindwings are light brown with a rather inconspicuous spot in the middle. Head and thorax are grey-brown [...] onion, rhubarb as well as chrysanthemum and carnation. It is a species found in Europe, North Africa (Libya, Canary Islands), Japan and sub-tropical Asia

Natutec Airobug

Store the Airobug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended for you [...] quality of the natural enemies Get in touch with us Use the Natutec Airobug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used [...] go back and forth in the bay Calculate the required dosage per bay Calculate the settings of the dosing pots together with a Koppert consultant or advisor

European red mite

generations in one year. The European red mite overwinters in the egg stage; the “winter eggs” are laid in the wooden parts of the host plants in autumn. Damage [...] Rosaceae grown in greenhouses. It originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name, European red mite) but is now distributed in all important [...] it does not produce large amounts of webbing. The eggs are about 0.15 mm in diameter, dark red, and oval with small ridges running top to bottom, with

Manual Wireless Beehome

only permitted following official approval in writing from Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs in the Netherlands, and then only when carried [...] 1 maal lang in te drukken. Plaatsing van twee zenders in één kas Als het hoofdpad in de kas langer is dan 200 meter, zullen twee zenders in het gangpad [...] the transmitter or receiver in any way other than described in this manual. If other modifications are made, this will result in the cancellation of the guarantee

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your [...] your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will start to build up a population [...] serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research has shown that Mycotal can also be a powerful weapon against pests in colder conditions. Several

Amblydromalus limonicus

fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus [...] (less than 24 hours old, white in colour) are a much better prey than older whitefly eggs (more than 24 hours old, brown in colour). At 25°C under optimal [...] mites have eight legs, are translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females.

Black bean aphid

occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low [...] cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized [...] General The black bean aphid, Aphis fabae , is widespread in temperate regions, where it is a serious economic pest of beans. It is highly polyphagous

Pollination

seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, even in unfavorable weather conditions and protected environments. The Koppert hives are user-friendly, safe and necessitating [...] the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops result in considerably higher yields and improve the quality and shelf-life of these [...] the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array of seed crops. Lucilia flies are highly versatile, ideal for

Tomato leaf miner

crop damage in many parts of the world, including North Africa, Europe and northern Asia. In warmer regions, the insect is found outdoors but in temperate [...] occurs in greenhouses. The tomato leaf miner has been found in greenhouses for decades, but has become a common pest since the 1960’s, particularly in sweet [...] cosmetic damage. In (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

Brown soft scale

soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum [...] usually an elongated oval shape, 3-4 mm long, yellow-green or light grey in colour, with dark brown speckles or spots. The colour of the scale darkens [...] parthenogenetically (without mating). It may appear that they bear live young, but in fact the first instar nymph emerges from the egg under the mother’s scale