Crop Protection

protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] can protect their crops from major diseases while promoting resilience and long-term sustainability. Learn more Advantages of biological crop protection

Aphidius colemani

wings, and is black with dark brown legs. A female has a more pointed abdomen that is as long as the wings, is equipped with an ovipositor, and is black, with [...] colemani is available at Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available [...] Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development is complete the larva spins a

Diamond back moth

xylostella) is suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered [...] species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface [...] pupa is pinkish-white to pinkish-yellow and changes to brown before adult emergence. The adult of the diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) is slender

Consumers

list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such as [...] lacewings. Visit our YouTube channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Natural pollination What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes [...] hool Are you working on an assignment for school? If so, you can find a lot of information at www.koppert.ca , but if there is something specific you are

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really high, with [...] Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years [...] treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey

Chafers

n sostitialis are 14-18 mm long and yellowish chestnut brown. Amphimallon majalis is somewhat smaller; about 13-15 mm long and reddish-brown in colour [...] 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 and the adult beetles [...] young plants and especially in grassland and turf. There, secondary damage is often caused by birds and small mammals digging for the grubs to eat them

Open field pollination

number colonies is the best choice for long flowering crops. Outdoor crops pollination advice Achieving optimal pollination in outdoor crops is vital for ensuring [...] morning, hence the use of bumblebees, whom are early risers, is recommended. Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive [...] For early blossoming crops Natupol Trio with extra insulation is a better choice. Long flowering crops These crops, such as apples, pears or avocados

Predatory mites

pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response is required due to a pest invading [...] and thrips . Predatory mites are an essential component of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical

Cabbage leafroller

appearance of Cabbage leafroller An adult female is 12 mm long and is ochre-yellow with darker markings. The male is slightly smaller and slimmer, more [...] General The cabbage leafroller (Clepsis spectrana) is native to North-West Europe. It is a highly polyphagous species causing damage to field grown cabbage [...] kalanchoë, but particularly gerbera. In chrysanthemum too, this species is an increasing problem, and it has caused problems in sweet pepper since the

Shallot aphid

siphunculi are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate to another host plant for overwintering and there is no sexual stage [...] General The shallot aphid, Myzus ascalonicus , is extremely polyphagous. It feeds on crops such as onions, shallots, strawberries, lettuce, brassicas and [...] and potatoes and many ornamentals . The shallot aphid is cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage symptoms Feeding of shallot aphid on strawberries