• Shallot aphid

  antennae are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae and the tarsi. The siphunculi are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate [...] and shallot, the aphids often occur at the end of the storage period causing malformation of new plants. Life cycle and appearance of The shallot aphid [...] aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction takes place

• Crop Protection

  products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal [...] minimize harm to the environment, non-target organisms, and human health. Biocontrol agents encompass a wide range of approaches, including the use of beneficial [...] residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure

• Consumers

  provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the answer to your [...] . By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato [...] bacteria and fungi form a third pillar for the sustainable production of plants and crops. Even though they cannot be seen with the naked eye, these products

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] Mode of action Predatory mites reproduce within the sachet and gradually disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Using their piercing mouthparts

• Stable fly

  congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become [...] Stable flies belong to the genus Stomoxys , Latin for “sharp mouth”; a fitting moniker, as these flies are the only members of the Muscidae family that feed [...] protrude from the front of the head. Additionally, Stomoxys flies will rest on surfaces in a characteristic head-upward position. Like the house fly, females

• Koppert Foundation

  education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal social responsibility [...] Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses

• May beetle

  ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial [...] of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae [...] of the male genitalia. They have a very long lifecycle, lasting between one and three years. This cycle starts with the deposition of eggs in the ground

• Cannabis aphid

  Although it was first described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was [...] parts of Canada. The cannabis aphid closely resembles the hop aphid ( Phorodon humuli ), to the point that microscopic analysis of the head is required [...] Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected plants are damaged by the loss of this vital fluid. The following damage

• Shore fly

  flies of the genus Scatella are a common greenhouse pest found throughout the United States, Canada and northern Mexico. In Europe and Asia, the species [...] stages and then pupate inside the final larval skin (forming a protective puparium). The puparia can be found on or just below the soil surface, and new adults [...] production. However, they are considered a nuisance pest because the flies : Leave their feces (as black flecks) on the foliage of ornamentals or food crops

• Natutec Airobug

  pots to the correct settings making use of the information provided in the table on the underside of the dosing pots Fill the dosing pots with the material [...] in the bay Calculate the required dosage per bay Calculate the settings of the dosing pots together with a Koppert consultant or advisor Adjust the dosing [...] to be released and close the lid Attach the dosing pots to the Airobug Turn on the switch of the Airobug to start releasing the material How to use Airobug