Pepper weevil

especially the Capsicum genus (peppers); they feed on this fruit, lay eggs, and complete their lifecycle. They must be carefully and continuously monitored, given [...] a cavity and covers it with its excrement, creating a type of cell, to be used later when it begins its metamorphosis. It develops a shiny white colour [...] become darker after a few days; after three to six days, this stage is fully complete and it becomes an adult. On average, the cycle takes 21 days.

Rose aphid

summer; sometimes shoots are completely covered by aphids. In summer, winged aphids spread the infestation to other rose plants and sometimes also to secondary

Chrysoperla carnea

Chrysoperla carnea for pest control Chrysoperla carnea , commonly known as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural [...] particularly effective predators. The green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars [...] carnea is available at Koppert as Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E . Best conditions for use of Chrysoperla carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature

Beetles

products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that [...] species are very capable fliers but others cannot fly at all. Find solutions for beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults [...] buds and leaves depending on the species. Solution Finder Find solutions for your crop Beetle damage Beetle species Beetle control videos Take a look at

Orius insidiosus

Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Orius insidiosus products Thripor-I Expand all items Best conditions for use of Orius insidiosus [...] prey. The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus [...] Orius insidiosus for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial

Predatory insects

aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . Advantages of using predatory insects Using predatory insects for pest control offers several advantages, promoting [...] impact associated with the use of synthetic chemicals, safeguarding the overall ecosystem. Reduced need for chemicals The use of predatory insects often

Adalia bipunctata

Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Adalia bipunctata products Aphidalia Expand all items Best conditions for use of Adalia [...] control aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids [...] species, but the product Aphidalia is especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata

FAQ Nematodes

species harmless? No. Plant pathogenic nematodes cause harm to plants. However, entomopathogenic nematodes are 100% safe for plants, animals and humans. [...] do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach their host. Once in contact with a host [...] also causes the host to be converted into food for the nematodes. This food enables the nematodes to complete their life cycle. Are there different types

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Koppert products Aphidend Expand all items Best conditions for use of Aphidoletes [...] aphidimyza is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Aphidoletes aphidimyza is available at Koppert as Aphidend . How to use Aphidoletes aphidimyza [...] Aphidoletes aphidimyza for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both [...] both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is [...] especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental