• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural enemies are curbing an infestation or if we need to shift strategy [...] itself to show how the level of infestation is evolving. Different levels of indication are available – on a location by location basis if the company has [...] with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard. You can

• Angular leaf spot

  spring if it rains or when sprinkler irrigation is used. Healthy, well growing plants are more susceptible than diseased or stressed plants. How to prevent [...] look dark green, but when transmitted light is used, they are translucent. When conditions are humid, a viscous bacterial exudate forms on the underside [...] film when it dries. Lesions may merge as they grow and later also become visible on the upper side of the leaf as irregular spots which are first reddish

• Tackling Tuta absoluta: Koppert Foundation supports HortiNigeria’s impactful campaign for tomato growers

  August 1, 2025

  were surprised to see such fresh tomatoes at this time of year. Many approached me asking, ‘Are they for sale?’ and ‘Where did you get these tomatoes?’ I simply [...] ‘I’m the farmer, I grew them myself.’ They were even more curious about how I managed to grow healthy tomatoes despite the Tuta absoluta outbreak. I explained [...] they bought me drinks and gave me shelter from the rain. Truly, farmers are excited and eager to embrace this innovative approach to fighting Tuta absoluta

• Maximizing the effectiveness of parasitic wasps

  parasitic wasps Parasitic wasps are most effective when introduced strategically based on the crop and pest dynamics. Here’s how to optimize their deployment: [...] Aphiscout ) are particularly effective in controlling aphid populations. While Encarsia formosa ( En-Strip ) and Eretmocerus eremicus ( Ercal, Enermix ) are parasitic [...] Parasitic wasps are a powerful tool in integrated pest management (IPM) , offering a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. To maximize their

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  What do armoured scales look like? There are many armoured scales. They are found underneath the leaves and on the stem. Nymphs and adults are small and [...] releasing they are not flying, is this normal? Adult Rhyzobius lophanthae do not fly immediately like other ladybirds, therefore it is normal if they just walk [...] adults are on average 2.5 mm long and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae are grey with

• Koppert Biological Systems partner of Resilience Food Stories

  February 24, 2021

  to make the world a better place for the future.' If you want to be informed about the new stories you can subscribe to the newsletter on www.resilienc [...] moment we are subject to a torrent of negative stories about things going wrong in agriculture and horticulture. However, many fantastic things are currently [...] Why don't we know about this?' This inspired Ruud and Hanneke to bring more attention to all those efforts. After all, those efforts are in everyone's

• Aphidius colemani

  the right species, and whether it has not been parasitized before. If both criteria are met, then the second phase of parasitization will start. The female [...] Aphidius spp. The aphids do not die at once but usually continue to feed and secrete honeydew. Second and third instar aphids are preferred, but all stages [...] Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar

• New foothold for integrated crop protection via CABI

  March 28, 2022

  the crop. Growers trust that expert. So you can imagine how important it is that he or she explains that there are natural, biological ways to control a [...] Koppert also knows a lot about safe ways to apply crop protection products. Knowledge that small-scale farmers often lack and for which they do not have the [...] plant doctors who haven’t had the training, but do want to apply the knowledge. Malvika Chaudhary: ‘We are eager to give all plant doctors this training

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out and perform less. Extended release The breeding sachets function [...] interruption. Without proper moisture, the reproductive process would halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically [...] Why Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachets? Humidity resistance Ulti-Mite sachets are uniquely designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making

• Caterpillars

  strikingly colourful while moth flying at night are usually inconspicuously brownish are greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar [...] yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths [...] more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable from other insects. Many of the butterfly species that are active during the day can be strikingly