• Akanthomyces muscarius

  plant protection products, making it easy to integrate in your current spraying program. An added benefit is that it leaves no residue which helps growers meet [...] toxins by the fungus, which weaken the pest's immune system and disrupt its normal physiological functions. Akanthomyces muscarius is frequently applied as a [...] chain requirements. Due to its specific mode of action, Mycotal is safe for beneficial insects, making it a powerful weapon in an integrated IPM program.

• Two-spotted spider mite

  increased transpiration and reduced plant growth. As damage increases, whole leaves turn yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole [...] whole plant, may die. In tomatoes and cucumbers, as little as 30% damage of the leaf surface can lead to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce [...] Adult females are about 0.5 mm long. They have an oval body that is rounded at the rear end. Their colour can vary from orange, light yellow or light green

• Trichoderma harzianum

  will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing or transplanting. For [...] available in 2 different formulations: Wettable granules ( Trianum-P ): can be sprayed or added to an irrigation system Micro granules ( Trianum-G ): can be mixed [...] produces enzymes and metabolites that have antagonistic effects on plant pathogens, such as fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Trichoderma harzianum is often applied

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological control agent of whiteflies [...] parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus is available at Koppert as Ercal . Eretmocerus eremicus products Enermix Ercal Expand all items How to use Eretmocerus eremicus [...] range from 1-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific

• European red mite

  to adult goes faster at higher temperatures and takes approximately two weeks at 21°C; therefore there can be many generations in one year. The European [...] General As the name implies, the European red mite, Panonychus ulmi , is mainly a pest of fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry). However, it can attack [...] originates from Europe (as can be seen from the common name, European red mite) but is now distributed in all important apple growing areas of the world. European

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  such as roses and gerbera, aquatic plants, vegetable crops such as celery, pepper and lettuce, and weeds. The secretive habit of the caterpillars of this [...] stay in the lower strata of the crop, sometimes attacking the stem of the plant as well as the leaves. Late instar larvae burrow into soft woody or herbaceous [...] material on the ground or substrate. They feed on detritus as well as life materials. Young larvae feed on the leaves and flowers before they bore and burrow

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they [...] pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better quality food, Chula Brand made the decision to use biological crop protection as part of an integrated [...] adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural enemy releases was challenging at first, they found an ally in Koppert that

• Thrips

  control agents such as predatory mites can be an effective preventative measure, as these natural enemies can help keep thrips populations in check. Predatory [...] eggs are kidney-shaped and have a white or yellow shell. Before a female deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in [...] effective thrips control requires an integrated biological approach. Biological control of thrips combines several complementary solutions that target multiple

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by Koppert's [...] natural solutions has been fundamental. For more than 4 years, Koppert and HyFood have successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which [...] market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  high product quality, and excellent varieties, Amazone Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that [...] Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also [...] also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said