• Chafers

  smaller; about 13-15 mm long and reddish-brown in colour. The adult beetles fly in the evening, generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During [...] Scarabaeidae family. The larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage [...] C-shaped grubs, with a yellow-brown head, and up to 30 mm long when fully grown. Larval development takes two years, fully fed larvae pupate in an earthen cell

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] (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 [...] have eight legs, and are a whitish yellow colour. Adult mites have eight legs, are translucent white in colour, and have a flat, elongated body. They

• Thripex-Mini

  exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing [...] especially with a large number of mites and high humidity. Therefore consult your supplier prior to using Thripex and it is recommended to carry out a small field [...] have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective parasitic wasp used in biological control programs. This wasp exhibits a fascinating parasitic behavior: [...] death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions [...] better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach or large arable [...] using Natutec technology. Endorsed by Koppert Natutec is a product brand of Koppert. We specialize in the production and supply of biological control products [...] As pioneers in biological control, Koppert introduced the world's first natural pest control solution and continues to set new standards in sustainable

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  is available in bottle ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting [...] beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to suppress aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural

• Impatiens thrips

  consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also [...] problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence [...] present on weeds in greenhouses. Life cycle and appearance of Impatiens thrips Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) develops in six stages: egg,

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation with distributor Mertens and decided that in spring [...] product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April, we started [...] using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination [...] n Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies resulting in the continuous efficiency of an integrated system [...] even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field d

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment make using larger application devices for biocontrol challenging, so finding a compact [...] Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating young ornamental plants [...] natural enemies both from zero to one meter and within a four-meter radius, setting it apart in the market. Koppert consultant Wim van der Meer, who regularly