Cotton aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. Life [...] cycle and appearance of Cotton aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] individuals (up to 1.8 mm long) are usually dark green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at a high temperature can be much smaller (from

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

weeks and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips [...] ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with [...] approach is clear to see: the company uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the

Thrips

thrips larvae Thrips larvae are usually pale or transparent in color and have a similar shape to the adults but are smaller and lack wings. One of the most [...] shrivel, and there can be varying levels of fruit damage depending on the species of thrips and their population density. In ornamentals , flowers can be seriously [...] egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet pepper

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

enhance crop productivity and health, and ensure market compliance – without an impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development [...] eggs and young larvae, other small insects and mites. It originates from mediterranean regions and therefore establishes fast in warm and moderate to high [...] mite feeding on thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips and has a big appetite compared to other predatory

Bumblebee pollination

contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very effective and efficient [...] crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops need better pollination. Bumblebees are not very aggressive and easy to use. All [...] fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other pollinators, bumblebees have unique characteristics that

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

on might be low in in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable [...] Why use Mycotal Easy to use, can be applied with existing spray equipment Effective high-quality natural product Easy to integrate in your Integrated Pest [...] efficacy when compared to other chemical, or biological, plant protection products on the market. Download trial results Everything you need to know about Mycotal

Mushroom

they may be picked by hand. Edibility may be defined by criteria that include absence of poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Most [...] a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of [...] whites, crimini, and portobello. Many other mushroom varieties are also commercially available as growers and breeders search for new and unique tastes for

Green peach aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. The [...] cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour [...] reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual

Tobacco aphid

fruit and ornamental crops and rendering them unsuitable for market. At the same time, photosynthesis in the leaves is reduced, affecting production. They [...] head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1 [...] evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid (

Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

diseases and onion fly Effective results in onion crop with Biological Crop Protection Proven results Before our products enter the market, they are extensively [...] Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with [...] specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is